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Hong Kong security chief admits challenges in vetting contractors

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Hong Kong's Security Chief Chris Tang has acknowledged the difficulty in ensuring contractor lists are entirely free of criminal elements, even with new measures to combat bid-rigging. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to overhaul the sector, prompted by findings from the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire. Tang emphasized that while vetting is crucial, completely eliminating criminal involvement remains a significant challenge. AI

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Hong Kong security chief admits challenges in vetting contractors

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