HANGZHOU, China -- Weak consumption has been a major factor in China's slowing economy, and expensive restaurants bearing the brunt of the penny-pinching are slashing prices.
Weak consumer consumption spurs price competition among eateries, hotels

People line up to be seated at this gourmet restaurant in Beijing in September. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)
HANGZHOU, China -- Weak consumption has been a major factor in China's slowing economy, and expensive restaurants bearing the brunt of the penny-pinching are slashing prices.