85°C Bakery Cafe controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Political backlash following Tsai Ing-wen store visit
After Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited an 85°C store in Los Angeles, the brand faced criticism and online pressure in mainland China. The company issued statements emphasizing its opposition to Taiwanese independence and its support for the one-China position. The episode became a prominent example of the political sensitivity faced by Taiwanese consumer brands with mainland operations.