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New bars in Beijing

Description

For every successful bar in Beijing there’s another that bites the dust. For those that flourish, what is their secret? The owners of ‘The Loft’ say the secret to a successful bar is an original concept.

Classroom Ideas

Can be used as part of a cultural debate on the western influence on Chinese life. Ask pupils to list the key aspects of a successful nightclub in Beijing. Working in groups, the pupils can draw up a business plan or generate ideas for a new business in Beijing. Take it in turns to present the students’ business ideas to the whole class and explain the key elements for its possible success.