In loosening of China's one-child policy, province expands categories allowed to have second. Note that the province in the title is Anhui, one of the poorer eastern provinces. Historically, it has been the birthplace of revolutions and reform that has swept the nation (eg private land leases in the 80's). 7-11 coming to Beijing. There are already 100 locations in China + Taiwan, according to the article. Currently, seven locations are open on the mainland, all in Guangdong province. Five hundred locations are possible in Beijing within 5 years. I know 7-11 has a big presence in Taiwan, even selling bus tickets. The Oriental Plaza Malls off of Wangfujing in Beijing have a Dairy Cream, where Shirley and I shared a Chili Dog.