https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hong-kong-leader-apologizes-for-deadly-fire-that-tested-beijing-s-grip-on-cityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hong-kong-leader-apologizes-for-deadly-fire-that-tested-beijing-s-grip-on-cityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hong-kong-leader-apologizes-for-deadly-fire-that-tested-beijing-s-grip-on-city#u169525Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:37:39 +0000Hong Kong leader John Lee has issued an apology for the devastating residential high-rise fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed 168 people. The disaster, which stands as the world's deadliest residential fire since 1980, prompted the resignation of the housing minister following an investigation that found inadequate oversight and lax inspections. Authorities have unveiled sweeping reforms, including a new task force targeting bid-rigging and an artificial intelligence system slated to screen contractors by mid-2027.Why it mattersThe catastrophic blaze severely tested Beijing'