Companies like these do things like this specifically because they believe they can get away with it with little to no backlash, while appeasing the Chinese gov

Companies like these do things like this specifically because they believe they can get away with it with little to no backlash, while appeasing the Chinese government/market and ensuring that their interests there stay steady. That’s why being able to vote with your dollar is such a powerful tool. Boycotts are effective because they directly impact revenue. So if you disagree with how these companies are handling the Hong Kong protests for example, the best way to have an impact is to directly speak to their financials. As the article states, you can sort of see the effects that preliminary measures taken are already having.