Another bright spot for the company is a return of government subsidies, which should begin as early as April or May, BYD chairman Wang Chan fu announced in March.

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Cathay's Corporate Communications Manager, Katherine Wang, said the airline may have to cancel more flights.

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Mr. Wang, who moved up from Shenzhen in May, said the attitude of the guards at the plant is threatening.

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