Toxic Waste and Corporate Accountability in Hong Kong's Backyard The arrest of a 42 year old man for dumping laundry capsules into a pond in Ma On Shan has raised questions about corporate accountability in Hong Kong.
The incident is an egregious example of animal cruelty, but it also highlights the city's lax regulations on industrial waste disposal.
Hong Kong's economic model, driven by a mix of laissez faire capitalism and state intervention, has led to a proliferation of polluting industries in the territory.