Cathay Pacific probes inflammatory letter allegedly written by employees

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has instituted an internal investigation after an inflammatory letter which is alleged to have been written by its employees was published on Saturday.

Flight attendants from Cathay Pacific are seen at Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, May 21, 2015. [Photo: EPA via IC]

In a statement posted Sunday on its official website, Cathay Pacific said it cannot confirm the authenticity of the letter so far but it is taking the matter "very seriously" and an internal investigation into the source of the letter is underway.

"Cathay Pacific is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence and disruption impacting Hong Kong. We resolutely support the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Chief Executive and the Police in their efforts to restore law and order. We condemn all illegal activities and violent behaviour, which seriously undermine the fundamental principle of 'One Country Two Systems' as enshrined in the Basic Law," the statement reads.

"All that is special about Hong Kong - its flourishing economy and the safe home it provides for our people and families - rests on a strong and respected rule of law. We must act now to stop the violence and preserve the stability, peace and prosperity of Hong Kong," said the company.

Last week, the company issued a statement condemning illegal activities and violent behaviors in Hong Kong. Its Chief Executive Officer stepped down on Friday.