When asked, Volkswagen said: “Please understand that we are not commenting on this for labor and data protection reasons.” The newspaper “Bild” first reported on the case. Accordingly, the manager concerned is now back in Germany. According to Chinese law, the offense carries a penalty of ten days in prison, the decision states. This is to be carried out from October 10th to 20th in a Beijing prison. The manager consumed the drug on October 5th. In the People’s Republic, drug consumption outside of China is also illegal as long as it can be proven upon entry. There are more frequent checks, especially on flights from Thailand, so travelers sometimes take detours in order to avoid flying back directly from Thailand. Cannabis consumption is currently legal there with certain restrictions. Thailand is also a popular holiday destination among Chinese. There were public holidays in China at the beginning of October. The manager’s case caused a lot of discussion among Germans abroad in China. The Foreign Chamber of Commerce did not want to comment when asked. Like many international car manufacturers, the Volkswagen Group is under enormous pressure in China. The Wolfsburg-based company is quickly losing market share, especially because the company’s electric cars are selling poorly.
Go to Source