Which innovative geographic expansion strategy did Starbucks use when entering the challenging Chinese market, adapting to local geographic and cultural considerations?

Many global retailers have developed fascinating expansion strategies, sometimes entering new markets with customized approaches that reflect local geography and culture. This poll tests your knowledge about a famous retailer's innovative geographic expansion strategy that became a case study in business schools worldwide. Can you identify the correct approach that helped this company succeed where others failed?

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Implemented a 'Dragon Strategy' where stores were positioned along ancient Chinese trade routes to honor cultural heritage
Created larger stores with more seating than in Western markets, recognizing that Chinese consumers viewed coffee shops as meeting destinations rather than grab-and-go locations
Focused exclusively on tea-based products for the first five years before introducing coffee to gradually shift consumer preferences
Entered only tier-3 and tier-4 cities first to avoid competition, gradually working toward metropolitan centers over a decade