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Hong Kong leader accepts minister's resignation over deadly fire

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has stated that the resignation of Housing Minister Winnie Ho was his "comprehensive political decision" to establish accountability for the city's deadliest fire in decades. The fire, which occurred nearly a year ago, resulted in 168 fatalities and displaced approximately 5,000 residents. Lee also announced his intention to remain in his position to lead comprehensive reforms and indicated that a three-member team would investigate up to 50 civil servants. AI

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Hong Kong leader accepts minister's resignation over deadly fire

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Lee vows to stay on, says housing minister’s resignation his ‘political decision’

    Hong Kong’s leader has said the housing minister’s resignation was his “comprehensive political decision” in establishing accountability for the city’s deadliest fire in decades, with a three-member team to also investigate up to 50 civil servants. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chi…

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