Chinese prefer paying with cash

Courtesy Marketplace  Fri, 09/05/2008 - 13:24

China is in the middle of a huge boom in consumer spending, which would seem to be good news for credit card companies.

But the Chinese haven't warmed to the idea of buying with plastic. Lisa Chow reports.


 

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