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Government Faces Backlash After Deadly Hong Kong Fire

12/6/2025

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The Hong Kong government faces criticism after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed at least 159 people, including migrant domestic workers.
The Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body (AMCB) urged multilingual information to help affected foreign workers access aid and visa extensions.
The government condemned a Wall Street Journal editorial accusing it of silencing dissent and defended its response, citing arrests and plans for an independent review.

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The Hong Kong government faces criticism after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed at least 159 people, including migrant domestic workers.
The Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body (AMCB) urged multilingual information to help affected foreign workers access aid and visa extensions.
The government condemned a Wall Street Journal editorial accusing it of silencing dissent and defended its response, citing arrests and plans for an independent review.