Why Big Macs and KFC are losing out in China - Shaun Rein

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Ten years ago McDonald's was a winner in China, but with KFC the big macs are losing out. Retail analyst Shaun Rein explains to Reuters that Chinese consumers turn to domestic chains, who supply more to the aspirations of their customers.


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