Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
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John Lee, the city’s chief executive, said his housing secretary would step down, but he vehemently defended the government. A long-awaited report on the Wang Fuk Court fire released by Hong Kong authorities on Thursday set out how a chain of systemic failures across the government and the construction sector led to the deaths of 168 people. Covered by 7 outlets: 3 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.
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Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
John Lee, the city’s chief executive, said his housing secretary would step down, but he vehemently defended the government.
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Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly Tai Po fire, pledges reform
Lee promised swift but extensive reforms to the city's building industry and regulatory system.
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