HKTVmall’s Ricky Wong breaks silence after protests over animal research methods

Ricky Wong Wai-kay, founder of Hong Kong online shopping platform HKTVmall and vice-chairman of its parent company, has spoken out about a science project involving animal research methods. The controversy surrounding the experiments, which were conducted by his company, involved allegations that they used questionable methods. In a social media post on Saturday, Wong explained that the research was intended to improve the quality of life for elderly patients suffering from illness. He stated that his initial goal was to reduce their suffering and allow them to live more comfortably. The project was reportedly conducted at a facility in Hong Kong. Wong's comments provide insight into the motivations behind the research and its intended outcome.