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Taiwan's convenience stores do it all as they embrace the online retail culture
Published Sun, Jan 29, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Taipei
BORROW library books, buy train tickets, pick up online orders or even eat dinner with friends - Taiwan's expansive network of convenience stores takes the concept to a whole new level.
The island of 23 million people is home to the highest density of convenience stores in the world, with more than 10,000 in total - one per 2,300 people.
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