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WORLD • HONG KONG

Hong Kong leader apologizes after inquiry finds failures tied to deadly fire

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized after an investigation found government oversight failures tied to the Tai Po residential fire that killed 168 people. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned, and officials pledged reforms.

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The findings may lead to changes in Hong Kong’s building oversight and renovation rules, affecting residents, contractors and property owners there. The articles describe no direct U.S. impact.