Sunday, May 19, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: Restraint is the new red in China

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
thumbnail Restraint is the new red in China
May 20th 2013, 03:38

President Xi Jinping is pressing the Communist Party's elite to cut back on lavish living amid growing public resentment. The economic effect is far-reaching.

BEIJING — Exports of elegant Swiss watches to China have plunged. Sales of Mercedes-Benz and other premium sedans are slowing. And high-end restaurants, coming off their worst Chinese New Year festival in years, are starting to change their menus to lure ordinary families.

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