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Hong Kong housing secretary resigns after report exposes deadly fire failures

An investigation into the Tai Po fire that killed 168 people has brought a ministerial resignation, an apology from John Lee and promises to overhaul building regulation.

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Authorities release report identifying systemic failures behind fire

South China Morning Post ↗

John Lee and senior officials bow in apology

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Lee announces housing secretary has stepped down

Bloomberg ↗

Lee also vehemently defends government after deadly fire

NYT World News ↗

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  1. Lee vows to stay on, says housing minister’s resignation his ‘political decision’
    South China Morning Post
  2. Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on city
    NBC News
  3. Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
    NYT World News
  4. Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly Tai Po fire, pledges reform
    Japan Times
  5. Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze
    Bloomberg