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China Loses Taste for Fast Food

Chinese revert to cheaper, healthier options amid recession

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 12, 2009 4:25 PM CST

(Newser) – The dollar menu thrives when times are tough in the US, but in China—where Western fast food is no bargain—the American chains are facing tough competition. Price is the main sticking point, but not the only one. "It's fast food," ...   Read full story »

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