According to domestic media reports, MINISO (09896.HK) -0.320 (-1.041%) Short selling $6.47M; Ratio 17.141% is accelerating its global expansion with the new store format MINISO FRIENDS. As of now, the company has established 17 stores worldwide, with the first overseas store officially opened in Malaysia.The report states that as one of the core store formats of MINISO's 'Paradise Series,' MINISO FRIENDS is positioned as 'small and exquisite, exquisite and beautiful,' creating a lightweight 'mini IP paradise.'It is reported that MINISO has developed a 'Paradise Series' store format matrix consisting of MINISO SPACE, MINISO LAND, and MINISO FRIENDS. Currently, there are over 40 'Paradise Series' stores globally, all located in the core business districts of major global cities. (ss/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-03-31 12:25.)