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HK Official Warns Against 'Fake News' After Tragic Fire

2/3/2026

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Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, warned against "soft resistance" after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed 168.
He said some people spread "fake news" to incite hatred against authorities.
The government is conducting a public consultation on Article 23, the new security law.
An independent review committee led by Judge David Lok will investigate the fire, while officials expressed condolences for a social worker who died assisting survivors.

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Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, warned against "soft resistance" after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed 168.
He said some people spread "fake news" to incite hatred against authorities.
The government is conducting a public consultation on Article 23, the new security law.
An independent review committee led by Judge David Lok will investigate the fire, while officials expressed condolences for a social worker who died assisting survivors.