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Hong Kong Lawmaker Doreen Kong Calls for Inquiry After Tragedy

12/7/2025

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Doreen Kong, a Hong Kong lawmaker, is not seeking re-election after a four-year LegCo term.
She emphasizes that lawmakers must express citizens' views.
Kong critiques the government's handling of issues, including the Tai Po fire that killed at least 159 people.
She advocates a statutory commission of inquiry into the tragedy because the current independent review lacks legal authority.

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Story summary

Doreen Kong, a Hong Kong lawmaker, is not seeking re-election after a four-year LegCo term.
She emphasizes that lawmakers must express citizens' views.
Kong critiques the government's handling of issues, including the Tai Po fire that killed at least 159 people.
She advocates a statutory commission of inquiry into the tragedy because the current independent review lacks legal authority.