china, , swine fever epidemic, ubs

UBS Should Be Safe Despite ‘Chinese Pig’ Scandal

One of UBS’s top economists, Paul Donovan, recently sparked off a storm on Chinese social media after using the term “Chinese pigs” while talking about the swine fever situation. The Chinese saw it as an insult to the people of the country, something that Donovan never actually intended. And though it has sparked criticism of ...

Max Lu

Two sleeping pigs.

Chinese Anger: UBS Economist ‘Pig’ Comment Angers China

A comment by a top UBS economist who joked about a “Chinese pig” has caused a huge ruckus in the Asian country. Chinese people vented anger against the company on social media while state-run dailies used the opportunity to play the victim card. The ‘pig’ comment In a podcast that was discussing swine fever and ...

Max Lu

UBS building.