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1/ Hong Kong beverage firm Vitasoy has confirmed that Leung Kin-fai - the suspect who stabbed a policeman in Causeway Bay on Thur and died after knifing himself - was their employee.
2/ In a Weibo statement on Fri, it said it "fully supported" a probe under the national security law, adding it was committed to supporting the stability, prosperity and development of Hong Kong and mainland China.
3/ It came after Chinese netizens accused the firm of "supporting a terrorist," following an internal memo that said Leung's passing was "unfortunate." Vitasoy also expressed "deepest condolences" to Leung's family and said it would assist staff who were troubled by the incident.
4/ On Friday, prior to Vitasoy's statement, Chinese actor Gong Jun announced on Weibo that he decided to terminate all collaborations with the brand.
5/ "Our company and Mr Gong Jun resolutely boycott all forms of violence, terrorist radical acts. [We] resolutely safeguard social stability and the interest of our motherland, and insist on having zero tolerance towards any violence and behaviour supporting violence,“ ir read.
6/ Another Chinese actor Ren Jialun also announced he would cut ties with the brand. Ren said he "resolutely opposed" speech and behaviour that harmed China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
7/ In a second Weibo statement, Vitasoy said the language of its initial internal memo was highly inappropriate and not approved by the firm. It said it would conduct an investigation and potentially take legal measures against the employee.

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