Alibaba chief attacks ‘drinking culture’ after manager is accused of rape

Employee at Chinese firm accused manager, who has now been fired, of assaulting her on work trip

The Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has fired a manager accused of rape, as its chief executive condemned the ugly forced drinking culture" affecting the company.

An unidentified employee had accused her manager and a client of sexual assault during a work trip to eastern China, according to media reports. She was allegedly made to drink and later violated. Police are investigating.