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Cathay Pacific CEO quits after Hong Kong protests

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Rupert Hogg, CEO of Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, resigned after the airline became wrapped up in the territory's protests.

China ordered the airline to suspend any staff members who participated in the protests.

Cathay Pacific previously told staff it would not stop them from participating in the pro-democracy protests. However, on Monday, Hogg said staff could be fired if they "support or participate in illegal protests."

Read more from BBC News.

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