Hong Kongers demand accountability after deadly building fire

By Emily Feng

Published December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM EST

Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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