Beijing increases pressure on Hong Kong business community

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Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, is under fire for allegedly succumbing to Beijing’s demands to suspend staff involved in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Hong Kong’s Confederation of Trade Unions said the carrier dismissed staff for participating in protests and posting messages of support on their personal social media accounts. Host Carol Hills speaks with Carol Ng, chairwoman of HKCTU.  

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