Protest fears stalk Hong Kong businesses as China threat looms

HONG KONG - Walking a tightrope between anti-government protests and political masters in Beijing, many Hong Kong firms are opting to toe the Communist Party line to avoid potential repercussions having seen what happened at Cathay Pacific Airways.

Workers in other sectors, particularly in the financial industry, have also said they are afraid to even talk about the protests among colleagues or in message groups for fear they could be snitched to management if they voice support for the protest movement. In extreme cases, some people said they had received calls from Chinese authorities after posting pro-protest comments on Facebook.

The most high profile corporate casualty of the rising intolerance was Rupert Hogg, who resigned as CEO of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways after China demanded that the airline suspend staff involved in, or who support, the demonstrations that have roiled the city. “The way every single one of us acts, not only at work serving our customers but also outside work – on social media and in everyday life – impacts how we are perceived as a company. We have made very clear that we have zero tolerance for illegal activities,” CEO Augustus Tang said.

Does Reuters agree that HK is part of China?

Few more weeks of pain very likely before anything serious can be done!

Against the white terror chinazi

again，they are not protestors，but rioters

We took care of our despots in 1776.....

StandWithHongKong FightForFreedom FreeHongKong FreeChina

It’s like protesting against the weather

Rezist Hong Kong !

HK is a part of China

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