HK leader Lee stays on, housing minister resigns over Tai Po fire accountability

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced he will remain in office to lead reforms, attributing the housing minister's resignation to a 'comprehensive political decision' over accountability for the Tai Po fire that killed 168. Lee plans to review the roles of up to 50 civil servants, signaling a major accountability purge nearly a year after the disaster. The move consolidates Lee's authority but may heighten political tensions within the administration.

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