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In the future, Starbucks will accelerate its expansion of retail outlets, aiming at 1,500 cafes in 2015; and Yunnan will be a strategic source to ensure the long-term supply of high-quality Arabica coffee beans.<\/p>\n<p>According to Starbucks' plan, the company hopes to establish China as its second home market in 2014. 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