Speaking at a news conference on Dec. 2, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee acknowledged the severity of the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court and pledged firm action to address every issue identified. “Yes, it is a tragedy. It is a big fire. Yes, we need reform. Yes, we’ve identified failures at different stages. That is exactly why we must act seriously to ensure that all these loopholes are plugged,” Lee told reporters. #tiktok #hongkong #fyp
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