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HK Unveils Resettlement Plan for Tai Po Fire Victims

2/23/2026

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  • Hong Kong officials announced a resettlement plan for Tai Po blaze victims, which killed 168 people last November.
  • Government will provide HK$150,000 annual rental subsidy and allow homeowners to sell ownership rights or exchange for subsidized flats.
  • Residents question the selection fairness for new homes and prefer in-situ development.
  • Officials plan to contact homeowners in March and finalize payments by the third quarter of 2026.