Versace in hot water with China over t-shirt design
Luxury brand Versace has apologized after an image on one of its t-shirts appeared to imply Hong Kong and Macau were independent territories, reports the BBC. (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49315317) After fierce criticism on social media in China, Versace said it had made a mistake and had stopped selling the tops. It said it “respects the sovereignty of […]
Hong Kong airport shut down
HONG KONG—A large crowd of anti-government demonstrators shut down Hong Kong’s airport and stranded thousands of passengers Monday, as officials in Beijing said they saw emerging signs of terrorism in the city’s increasingly violent protests, reports the Wall Street Journal. (https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-airport-cancels-flights-as-thousands-converge-11565599227?mod=hp_lead_pos1) Hong Kong’s airport authority cancelled more than 130 flights Monday afternoon after thousands of […]
