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Fire Halts Repairs, Hongkongers Safe After Taiwan Quake

12/28/2025

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The Wang Fuk Court fire halted repairs on over 200 Hong Kong buildings under a scaffold net regime.
Authorities may amend laws to require certified suppliers and strengthen supervision.
More than 650 Hongkongers on group tours to Taiwan were confirmed safe after the 6.7-magnitude earthquake, domestic helper Siti Zulaikho described life after the fire and reliance on NGOs, and HKSH Medical Group staff joined fitness activities for Operation Santa Claus.

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Story summary

The Wang Fuk Court fire halted repairs on over 200 Hong Kong buildings under a scaffold net regime.
Authorities may amend laws to require certified suppliers and strengthen supervision.
More than 650 Hongkongers on group tours to Taiwan were confirmed safe after the 6.7-magnitude earthquake, domestic helper Siti Zulaikho described life after the fire and reliance on NGOs, and HKSH Medical Group staff joined fitness activities for Operation Santa Claus.