Opinion | From tea to TikTok: the middleman’s return is reshaping China trade
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-01-16 12:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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The old Canton system is re-emerging in a new guise as the likes of TikTok and Starbucks look to middlemen to navigate a divided global economy
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