The Japanese drinks producer Suntory has opened research and development centre in China to increase its competitiveness in the country.


The centre in Shangahi it is hoped will improve Suntory’s ability to develop new products and accelerate the localisation of Suntory’s products and enterprises.


The centre will be followed by the building of a draught beer production line in China.

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