‘Stop Terrorizing Cathay Staff,’ Hong Kong Protesters Tell Airline

‘Stop Terrorizing Cathay Staff,’ Hong Kong Protesters Tell Airline
Anti-extradition bill protesters run as riot police fire tear gas during a protest in Hong Kong, China on Aug. 25, 2019. Willy Kurniawan/Reuters
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HONG KONG—Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong on Aug. 28 to denounce Cathay Pacific Airways for dismissing crew taking part in or supporting anti-government rallies that have swept the Chinese-ruled city for weeks.

The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) switched the protest venue, originally planned to be outside the airline’s airport headquarters, Cathay City, to the central financial district after police refused permission.