KFC, McDonalds, Pizzahut to cooperate with authorities

Both McDonalds and KFC has said on Thursday they were cooperating with the authorities in a probe into labor law infringements that has been expanding over the whole country, writes AP.

"No one cares more about our workers than we do," McDonald's China said in a statement seen Thursday. "The fact is, government officials make decisions on local labor laws. That's why we continue to work with local officials to get further clarity on their recently amended labor laws," it said.

The companies said they were looking for clarification of the law.

"McDonald's China always adheres strictly to the relevant national and local regulations, and we are consulting with the proper authorities to get the facts," it said, noting that the results of the investigation had not yet been disclosed.
A spokeswoman for Yum in China said the company was also seeking clarification but did not have any new statements.