U.S. and China are divided on tariffs, but fast food is their common ground as burgers come to China and boba tea grows in the U.S.

Despite political tensions between the U.S. and China, fast food remains a shared interest, with American chains rapidly expanding in China and Chinese brands vying for a piece of the U.S. market. Restaurants like Popeyes, Five Guys, and Church’s Texas Chicken are popular in China, while Chinese fast-food chains like Mixue and Luckin Coffee have opened stores in the U.S. Chinese brands often adapt their menus to suit local tastes, incorporating local flavors and ingredients.

The success of American fast-food chains in China has led to a desire for similar growth opportunities in the U.S., as many Chinese chains seek to enter the American market.