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Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 29 October 2026, 11:14 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 29th, 2026 Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze Hong Kong’s leader John Lee issued a rare apology and said his housing secretary has stepped down over the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Oct 29th, 2026 Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze Hong Kong’s leader John Lee issued a rare apology and said his housing secretary has stepped down over the city’s deadliest fire in decades.

Oct 29th, 2026 Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze Hong Kong’s leader John Lee issued a rare apology and said his housing secretary has stepped down over the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Oct 29th, 2026 Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze Hong Kong’s leader John Lee issued a rare apology and said his housing secretary has stepped down over the city’s deadliest fire in decades.
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