Luckin Coffee, often dubbed the ‘Chinese Starbucks’, is set to open its first store in Taipei on December 20, 2025. However, the company faces significant regulatory challenges as the Taiwanese government has not approved its investment in the region. This situation raises questions about the complexities of international business expansion, especially for companies with ties to China. The Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs has confirmed that the local entity, Shunyi Holdings, which posted job listings for the new store, is under scrutiny for potential connections to Chinese capital.