Chinese anti-transplant organization criticizes corporate alcohol consumption after Alibaba scandal

SHANGHAI, Aug. 10 (Reuters) – China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, its main anti-corruption agency, has slammed what it called a “disgusting” culture of alcohol consumption following scandal assault at e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK).

“During the incident, unhealthy dynamics in a work environment, a disgusting culture of drinking, a lack of transparency in reporting issues together exposed pervasive and deeply ingrained unspoken rules,” he said. he stated in a notice posted on his website.

The article calls on people to break “unwritten rules” such as forced consumption.

On Sunday, an Alibaba employee claimed to have been sexually assaulted by her manager and a client while on a business trip.

The incident sparked a storm on Chinese social media and a public backlash against Alibaba. Read more

The employee alleged that she was forced to drink at a dinner meeting. She said when she recounted the event to a high-level official, he described drinking alcohol as necessary for doing business.

On Monday, Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang announced that the alleged perpetrator, along with several other Alibaba staff, had been fired. He also urged Alibaba employees to feel empowered to refuse to drink alcohol. Read more

Reporting by Josh Horwitz; Editing by Giles Elgood

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