China expands Burger King probe to other US chains

KFC and McDonald's also face spot-checks as diplomatic tensions rise

20200729 McDonald's restaurant in the southern city of Shenzhen

McDonald's outlets in China are also being investigated. © Reuters

CK TAN and KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writers

SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- Chinese authorities investigating allegations of expired food sold at Burger King have broadened their probe nationwide and are looking into other U.S. fast-food chains.

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