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Yum China Adds Two Shared Service Center Branches

Increased investment in technologies and facilities to improve efficiency and support long-term growth SHANGHAI , Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that the Suzhou and Wuxi branches of its Centralized Shared

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Enhancing Customer Experience with Innovative Technologies

Yum China is utilizing its industry leading digital capabilities to enhance customer experience, drive growth, and optimize operational efficiency. SHANGHAI , Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) continues to enhance the

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Yum China Donates Modern Kitchen Equipment to Rural Schools in Hubei Province

Yum China has provided modern kitchen equipment to 1,200 schools across China, benefitting nearly 400,000 students SHANGHAI , Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that in partnership with the China Foundation

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Chinese Nutrition Society - Yum China Dietary Health Foundation Announces 2020 Funding Project during the 13th Dietary Health Symposium (Chinese version)

2020年12月1日,中国营养学会-百胜餐饮健康基金年会暨第十三届餐饮健康学术研讨会在重庆召开。紧扣当前大环境,本次大会围绕“后疫情 新常态 聚焦餐饮营养发展”的主题,对后疫情时代餐饮营养健康发展的新趋势进行了深入探讨。 在大会主题学术研讨环节,与会专家围绕大会主题分享了疫情期间食物消费情况、食物浪费等营养领域热点问题的报告,现场反响热烈。 此外,大会现场公布了获得2020年度基金资助的7个项目。其中,“基于网络订餐平台的餐饮业单人份套餐调研及菜肴份量推荐研究”等中标项目将研究方向聚焦在后疫情时代下大众的新兴消费习惯与营养需求。

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Yum China Named Industry Leader in 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

SHANGHAI , Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) has been named the Industry Leader for the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

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Yum China and Hubei Provincial Government Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement

Yum China will leverage its extensive supply chain advantages to support local businesses in Hubei and promote the sustainable development of the local economy. SHANGHAI , Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today signed

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Yum China Wins 2020 Digital Transformer at the 5th Annual IDC China Digital Transformation Awards

SHANGHAI , Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced it has been named 2020 IDC China Digital Transformer in recognition of its leadership in advancing digitalization in the restaurant industry.

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Pizza Hut Celebrates 30th Anniversary in China

SHANGHAI , Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (" Yum China " or the "Company") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987), China's largest restaurant company in terms of 2019 system sales, have held a series of activities across China to mark the 30 th anniversary of Pizza Hut in the country.

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Yum China Lists on Main Board of HKEX

Committed to building a stronger, nimbler and more innovative company that positively impacts all stakeholders HONG KONG , Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (" Yum China " or the "Company") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987), China's largest restaurant company in terms of 2019 system

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Yum China Opens Taco Bell Store in Beijing

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced the opening of a new Taco Bell store in Beijing, its first store in the capital city.

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Yum China Reaches Milestone of 10,000 Stores

The Company continues its growth momentum with rapid online and offline expansion SHANGHAI , July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it has reached the milestone of 10,000 stores in its restaurant network across China

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Yum China Named Official Retail Food Services Sponsor of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games

SHANGHAI , July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it has been named as the Official Retail Food Services Sponsor of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 (" Beijing 2022").

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Yum China to Introduce the Revolutionary Beyond Burger® at Select KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Restaurants

SHANGHAI , June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it is partnering with Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, to introduce the Beyond Burger® as a limited time offering at select KFC , Pizza

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Yum China Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

SHANGHAI , May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC ), today issued its annual Sustainability Report, which highlights its commitment to sustainability and dedication to giving back to the community.

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Yum China partners with Lavazza to launch the Lavazza coffee shop concept in China

Lavazza's first Flagship Store in Asia opens in Shanghai SHANGHAI , April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC), and the Lavazza Group ("Lavazza"), the world-renowned family-owned Italian coffee company, announced that they entered into a

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KFC to Test Plant-Based Chicken at Select Stores in China

SHANGHAI , April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Fried Chicken (" KFC ") China , operated by Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) has become one of the first national Western QSR (quick service restaurant) brands to introduce a plant-based meat product to China .

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Yum China Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020

SHANGHAI , March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020. Yum China has been recognized among the top 10 most

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Yum China Stands with Communities to Fight Coronavirus

SHANGHAI , Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it has been actively mobilizing resources in a multi-pronged response to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Yum China Launches Family Care Program for Restaurant Management Team

SHANGHAI , Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced the launch of a family care program, by establishing the " Restaurant Management Team (RMT) Family Care Fund ". The program is designed to provide additional health

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Yum China Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year

SHANGHAI , Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or " Yum China ") (NYSE: YUMC) today announced that it has been named for the second consecutive year to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes companies committed to transparency in gender

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Universal Beijing Resort and Yum China Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Fun and Innovative Entertainment and Dining Experiences

The strategic partnership includes a series of cross-promotional marketing activities across China and a new KPRO restaurant at the Universal CityWalk Beijing retail, dining and entertainment complex BEIJING , Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Beijing Resort and Yum China Holdings, Inc.

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