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HK Baptist University Suspends Student Union Amid Controversy

12/5/2025

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Hong Kong Baptist University suspended the Student Union on December 5, 2025 after messages demanding justice for Tai Po fire victims were removed.
The university cited low membership, weak commitment to welfare, and financial mismanagement as reasons.
The union condemned the decision, alleging ulterior motives and offering to explain.
The university did not address the removal of messages related to the fire, which had mourned 159 victims.

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Hong Kong Baptist University suspended the Student Union on December 5, 2025 after messages demanding justice for Tai Po fire victims were removed.
The university cited low membership, weak commitment to welfare, and financial mismanagement as reasons.
The union condemned the decision, alleging ulterior motives and offering to explain.
The university did not address the removal of messages related to the fire, which had mourned 159 victims.