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NEW CASE Apple In China Thunderbird School of Global Management This case examines Apple's early entry into China, the challenges it faces there, and the evolution of its local sales and manufacturing activities. Students also learn about the Chinese telecommunications industry.    NEW CASE HNA Group: Global Excellence with Chinese Characteristics Harvard Business School As HNA Group seeks to replicate its success abroad, the company aims to elevate its service while maintaining a unique culture based on traditional Chinese values.    NEW CASE Chilli Beans: Peace, Love and Sunglasses Harvard Business School Chilli Beans is the most popular sunglasses retailer in Latin America. Students learn about the firm's stategy, culture, and operations, as well as the issues it faced when moving into the U.S. market. NEW CASE ENOVE: Business Strategy in a Transitioning Economy Ivey Publishing In the wake of the Arab Spring, ENOVE must develop an expansion strategy in the unstable political and economic environment of Tunisia, its home country. President Peter Bismuth must decide whether to relocate operations to Morocco.    NEW ARTICLE Lessons Learned from International Expansion Failures and Successes Business Horizons This article examines the foreign-market successes and failures of companies such as Tesco, Best Buy, Target, Aldo, Walmart, and Carrefour. The authors offer guidance for other companies looking to expand their physical presence abroad.    NEW NOTE Kaizen in Translation: Suggestions Systems Across Cultures Darden School of Business This note examines the introduction of kaizen operations-improvement methods in 5 culturally distinct countries. Breaking down kaizen processes by function and cultural attribute can help unlock the key to its practical success. See more new cases and articles in International Business.