Alibaba fires employee accused of sexual assault as pressure mounts on Chinese tech
CNNHong Kong CNN Business — A sexual assault scandal has rocked Alibaba and led to departures at the Chinese e-commerce giant. The man confessed to actions that Alibaba deemed “in serious violation of company policy,” according to a memo sent by Alibaba Group chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang to employees. “Alibaba Group has a zero-tolerance policy against sexual misconduct, and ensuring a safe workplace for all our employees is Alibaba’s top priority,” a company spokesperson said in a statement to CNN Business. In the memo to employees on Monday, Zhang said the employee confessed to “intimate acts” with a woman who was inebriated, violating company policy. “Regardless of gender, whether it is a request made by a customer or a supervisor, our employees are empowered to reject it.” The scandal’s rapid spread on social media — along with the public outrage that ensued — comes as major firms, including Alibaba, have faced huge regulatory pressure.
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