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Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze

Bloomberg Markets·October 29, 2026·1 min read

Hong Kong's leader John Lee issued a rare apology and said his housing secretary has stepped down over the city's deadliest fire in decades. The blaze in Tai Po has prompted a political fallout, with the housing secretary's resignation marking a significant consequence of the tragedy.

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