Before starbucks enters the Chinese market, which business factors should they considered? Does this suffer from the US market. 2) Evaluate Starbucks Statement on social Responsibility for their Various Stakeholders. ---" Since our first store in 1971, we have felt a responsibility to make a positive impact one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. As we have grown to now more than 18,000 stores in over 60 countries, we recognize that a commitment to corporate citizenship is also a business imperative. We can use out scale for good, and catalyze change across entire industries so that Starbucks and everyone we touch can endure and thrive."