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China Update: A Week of Turmoil, Geopolitical Fractures, and Strategic Realignments

Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Nearly Eight Decades: A Political and Safety Crisis

Hong Kong is facing a profound crisis following its most deadly fire in almost eighty years, resulting in at least 146 fatalities. The tragedy has shed light on significant regulatory failures within the city’s infrastructure, exposing deep flaws in safety protocols and emergency response systems. The fire broke out at Wongfo Court in Taipo, where the ignition of scaffolding netting set off a rapid chain reaction involving flammable foam boards and bamboo scaffolding—culminating in a devastating blaze.