HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese food and beverage chains are making remarkable strides across Southeast Asia, presenting strong competition for well-established American names and bolstering China’s economic and cultural presence throughout the region. Mixue Group, a Chinese drinks conglomerate, has risen to become the world’s largest food and beverage franchise chain by number of locations, surpassing international giants Starbucks and McDonald’s. The brand, known in Chinese as Mixue Bingcheng or