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Hong Kong leader apologises as housing chief resigns over Tai Po fire

An inquiry into the fire that killed 168 people has exposed oversight failures, prompting a senior resignation and promises to overhaul building regulation and government departments.

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  1. 1Hong Kong leader apologises as housing chief resigns over Tai Po fire
  2. 2Hong Kong leader apologizes as Tai Po fire report exposes failures

Key moments · 8

Investigation identifies failures in government oversight of maintenance

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John Lee and senior officials bow in apology

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Housing chief Winnie Ho Wing-yin resigns after investigation

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Lee defends government while announcing housing secretary's departure

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Ministers defend staying in office after Tai Po fire

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Central government office commends residential fire investigation

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Full Tai Po fire report available for scrutiny

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Government reported to be implementing sweeping reforms

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