Cathay Pacific caught in crossfire of H.K. crisis
(WorldNews Business)

AFP HONG KONG (AFP-Jiji) - Cathay Pacific has flown into a storm of controversy generated by the Hong Kong protests that has left it trying to appease an angry Beijing while not alienating its home market. More than 10 weeks of sometimes-violent demonstrations have wracked the semi-autonomous city, with millions taking to the streets to demand democratic reforms and police accountability. Over the past week, the airline has emerged as a target on the mainland after some of its 27,000-strong workforce took part in, or voiced support for, the protests. China´s aviation regulator demanded that the airline prevent such staff from working on...