44 h. ago Beijing vows to pursue ‘hostile external forces’ in Hong Kong as high

Beijing vows to pursue ‘hostile external forces’ in Hong Kong as high-rise fire death toll rises to 159  Taipei Times

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3 d. ago 6 arrested over fire alarm system at Hong Kong blaze estate; death toll now 159

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 159 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead 79 injured, including 12 firefighters About 30 people remain unaccounted for HK$2.3 billion raised for rescue and relief efforts The eight blocks in Wang Fuk Court had been undergoing renovations since July...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong, China news: Apartment fire probe reveals unsafe netting as death toll exceeds 150, government stifles dissent

Hong Kong, China news: Apartment fire probe reveals unsafe netting as death toll exceeds 150, government stifles dissent  ABC7 Los Angeles

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4 d. ago Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151  Reuters

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4 d. ago Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 151 as Beijing Warns Against Protests

Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 151 as Beijing Warns Against Protests  NTD News

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4 d. ago Hong Kong apartment fire death toll mounts, and China stifles criticism as safety violations are revealed

Hong Kong apartment fire death toll mounts, and China stifles criticism as safety violations are revealed  CBS News

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4 d. ago Substandard netting used on Hong Kong blaze buildings; death toll at 151

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Substandard protective nets with defective fire retardant properties have been found at the residential estate where Hong Kong’s worst inferno in seven decades took place last week, authorities have said, while revealing that the death toll has risen to 151. Officials said on Monday that...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire death toll among Indonesian helpers rises to 9

The death toll among Indonesian domestic helpers in Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades has increased to nine after two more were confirmed dead, with 36 others remaining unaccounted for, according to the country’s consulate. The announcement came as the government revealed on Monday that more than 1,700 households affected by the Wang Fuk Court inferno had received an emergency cash handout of HK$10,000 (US$1,284), while the city worked to ease mortgage burdens on impacted homeowners. The...

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5 d. ago Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as China authorities warn over unrest

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as China authorities warn over unrest  Financial Times

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6 d. ago Hong Kong begins 3 days of mourning for fire victims; death toll at 128 – as it happened

Hong Kong begins 3 days of mourning for fire victims; death toll at 128 – as it happened  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Death toll from Hong Kong fire climbs to 128 as city prepares for mourning period

The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in seven decades climbed to more than 100 on Friday as the government announced a three-day official mourning period from Saturday for victims of the blaze. National and Hong Kong flags at all its buildings and facilities will fly at half-mast until Monday, with officials cancelling all non-essential public engagements and government-endorsed celebratory events delayed or cancelled. Residents can also pen their condolences in books placed across the...

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7 d. ago 3 overlooked economic strengths that will serve Hong Kong well

Even in these turbulent times, Hong Kong has reasons to count its blessings. I refer to the fundamentals of our global competitiveness, which will protect us from the fiercest storms of the current cycle of economic and geopolitical turmoil. We cannot be immune, given that many economies worldwide face challenges more severe than at any time in the past four decades, but we should be grateful. Critics have in the past predicted the death of Hong Kong. Our government officials often rebut them by...

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7 d. ago Families arrive to identify bodies as Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94 on day 3

Families arrive to identify bodies as Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94 on day 3  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94 as rescue work continues into day 3

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 94 people, including a firefighter, have died 76 injured including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved Full-scale rescue work is ongoing, with a woman, an elderly man and pets evacuated The eight residential blocks in the estate had been...

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8 d. ago Families arrive to identify bodies as Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 94 people, including a firefighter, have died 76 injured including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved More bodies are retrieved from fire scene wrapped in black bags Full-scale rescue work is ongoing, with a woman, an elderly man and pets...

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8 d. ago 2 consultant directors arrested as Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 94 people, including a firefighter, have died 76 injured including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved More bodies are retrieved from fire scene wrapped in black bags Full-scale rescue work is ongoing, with a woman, an elderly man and pets...

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8 d. ago Hong Kong fire death toll hits 128, with 79 injured, status of 200 unclear

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 128 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead, with further 16 bodies still in buildings 79 injured, including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved Status of 200 people unclear More bodies are retrieved from fire scene wrapped in black...

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8 d. ago Hong Kong fire death toll hits 128, status of 200 unclear; ICAC arrests 6 more

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 128 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead 79 injured, including 12 firefighters Status of 200 people unclear More bodies are retrieved from fire scene wrapped in black bags Rescue work is ongoing, with a woman, an elderly man and pets evacuated The...

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8 d. ago Hong Kong begins 3 days of mourning for fire victims; death toll at 128

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 128 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead 79 injured, including 12 firefighters Status of 200 people unclear More bodies are retrieved from fire scene wrapped in black bags Rescue work is ongoing, with a woman, an elderly man and pets evacuated The...

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8 d. ago Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 83 as city rallies to help victims

The death toll in Hong Kong’s worst fire in seven decades climbed to 83 on Thursday as many remained missing and a grief-stricken city rallied as one with authorities, private companies, charities and ordinary folks donating hundreds of millions to the victims and their families. The towering inferno that tore through seven blocks at a Tai Po housing estate under renovation was gradually brought under control after raging for more than 24 hours. But firefighters were still battling untamed...

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