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Hong Kong leader apologizes for Tai Po fire, announces reforms

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Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has apologized for a fatal fire that occurred in Tai Po nearly a year ago. The tragedy resulted in extensive reforms within the civil service and government departments. As a consequence of the incident, the housing chief, Winnie Ho, has resigned to accept political accountability. AI

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Hong Kong leader apologizes for Tai Po fire, announces reforms

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