SocietyHong Kong leader apologises for residential fire that killed 168

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologised for government shortcomings linked to last year’s fire, which killed 168 people. A report cited decades of failures and said four departments bore part of the responsibility. Some families said the apology and accountability were inadequate; Lee promised an inquiry into the government’s role and reforms.

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