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Hong Kong Tightens Conflict Rules After Deadly Fire

1/12/2026

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Hong Kong will tighten declaration-of-interest rules after the arrest of surveyor Steve Wong Chung-kee for manslaughter tied to Wang Fuk Court fire.
The Wang Fuk Court fire occurred last November, killing 161 people.
The fire displaced nearly 5,000 residents.
Industry leaders warn that non-disclosure creates conflicts of interest and erodes public trust.
A department spokesman said existing contracts require personnel to declare conflicts of interest, which Wong did not disclose.

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Hong Kong will tighten declaration-of-interest rules after the arrest of surveyor Steve Wong Chung-kee for manslaughter tied to Wang Fuk Court fire.
The Wang Fuk Court fire occurred last November, killing 161 people.
The fire displaced nearly 5,000 residents.
Industry leaders warn that non-disclosure creates conflicts of interest and erodes public trust.
A department spokesman said existing contracts require personnel to declare conflicts of interest, which Wong did not disclose.