Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Fire, Housing Secretary to Resign

Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Fire, Housing Secretary to Resign

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Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, apologized for a deadly fire in the city and announced that the housing secretary would step down. Despite the tragedy, Lee strongly defended the government's overall handling of the situation and placed blame on the construction industry.

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