Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry
Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to restore the natural landscape as soon as possible. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Tourism Board concluded there was no urgent need to roll out the project after assessing the…
Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has apologised for the deadly fire that claimed the lives of 168 people in the November 26 incident at Wang Fuk Court, the world's deadliest residential building blaze since 1980. The fire engulfed several residential tower blocks, leading to public pressure for government accountability. Lee, along with seven other top city officials, bowed and apologized at a news conference following a months-long inquiry into the fire.
The report released by authorities concluded that four government bodies, including the fire services department, should bear part of the responsibility for the high casualties caused by the tragic fire. Housing Minister Winnie Ho resigned from her post, bearing political responsibility.
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