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HK Considers Raising Renovation Threshold After Fire Tragedy

1/17/2026

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The Hong Kong government may raise the attendance threshold for renovations from 5% to 10% after the Tai Po fire killed 168 people.
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen intends to boost owner participation in renovation decisions.
A HK$4.4 billion fire-victims fund will earn interest from fixed deposits, with HK$1.2 billion distributed to residents.
Hong Kong's passport ranks 15th globally for visa-free access.

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The Hong Kong government may raise the attendance threshold for renovations from 5% to 10% after the Tai Po fire killed 168 people.
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen intends to boost owner participation in renovation decisions.
A HK$4.4 billion fire-victims fund will earn interest from fixed deposits, with HK$1.2 billion distributed to residents.
Hong Kong's passport ranks 15th globally for visa-free access.