- Four men have been charged with criminal damage after they vandalized the offices of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in Hong Kong.
- The men, who are all in their 20s, were arrested after they spray-painted graffiti on the offices and smashed windows.
Four men have been charged with criminal damage after they vandalized the offices of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in Hong Kong. The men, who are all in their 20s, were arrested after they spray-painted graffiti on the offices and smashed windows.
The vandalism took place on Sunday, June 19, 2023. The men are believed to be members of a pro-democracy group. They have been charged with criminal damage and are due to appear in court on July 12, 2023.
BYD is a Chinese multinational automotive and battery manufacturing company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is one of the largest electric vehicle manufacturers in the world.
The vandalism of BYD’s offices is the latest in a series of incidents targeting Chinese businesses in Hong Kong. In recent months, there have been a number of protests and demonstrations against China’s increasing influence over the city.
The Hong Kong government has condemned the vandalism and has pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice.