These problems first took root as China prepared to assume control of Hong Kong from Britain, in 1997. Concerned that the transition would scare off foreign investors, Chinese leaders tried to woo real-estate tycoons and other business elites by giving them key roles overseeing the city’s future governance.

Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly posting seditious content on social media

The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159. Authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms during maintenance work.

Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades shattered Wong’s life: a walk to school became a desperate search as his wife vanished in the deadly blaze.

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Hong Kong has set up an independent committee to investigate a deadly fire that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 151 people.

Yip Ka-kui watched in agony as fire engulfed his Hong Kong apartment building, speaking with his wife of 40 years who was trapped inside.

Hong Kong, with some of the world’s highest housing costs and inequality, must now figure out how to help thousands of residents who lost friends, family and homes.

In light of a recent tragic high-rise fire in Hong Kong, PF&R said crews are committed to preventing similar incidents in Portland.

Fire has been extinguished, with police suspecting it was caused by 40-year-old woman burning incense Three people were injured and more than 100 others were evacuated after a fire, believed to have been caused by burning incense,

Hazardous construction materials, the buildings’ design and a series of safety failures likely enabled the blaze to spread with devastating speed.