"Get out of China, KFC and McDonalds," one protestor's banner read. BEIJING - Chinese people who blame Washington for an international tribunal's dismissal of Beijing's maritime claims have called for a boycott of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in protests outside branches in 11 cities, reports said. KFC is a potent symbol of American capitalism in the world's most populous country, with over 4,000 branches. China sees tens of thousands of protests a year, usually over domestic issues, and police often disperse them by force. Sohu reported that police in Jiangsu province in the east had ordered KFC stores to close to prevent disturbances.

Source: Bangkok Post July 19, 2016 13:41 UTC