Fast-food giant McDonald's has pulled a television ad in China that some viewers considered offensive, state media reported, citing local news reports. In the ad, a Chinese man is shown kneeling, begging for a discount from an electronics salesman who refuses because his coupon has expired. Then the ad says people don't have to beg to take advantage of a McDonald's promotion. Viewers said the ad depicted Chinese people as poor and lacking in dignity. About six months ago, US sports shoemaker Nike pulled an advertisement that some Chinese viewers found insulting.
McDonald's pulls "insulting" TV ad
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