UK retail giant Tesco exits from China, sellings business to state-operated partner firm. Image via Getty Images.
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UK retail giant Tesco exits the Chinese market

The UK-based retail giant Tesco has successfully sold its operations in China to its state-owned partner, China Resources Holdings. Tesco has recently also completed retreats from Japan, South Korea, and the United States, and is also considering selling off its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, which would mean its only company-owned businesses outside of Ireland would operate only in Central Europe.

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Tue Feb 25 - Reuters

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