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, ‌Dec ​12 (Reuters) - Hong ‌Kong leader ​John Lee said ‍on Friday the ​government ​aims ⁠to wrap up within nine months an independent investigation ‌into a fire ​that killed ‌at ‍least 160 ⁠people.

The individual was calling for a deeper investigation into the devastating apartment complex fire last month in Hong Kong that killed more than 160 people and displaced thousands

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.

Preliminary investigations showed the fire started Wednesday afternoon on a lower-level scaffolding net of one of the buildings, and then spread rapidly inside as the foam panels caught fire and blew out windows.

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.

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

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announces comprehensive building safety reforms after deadly Tai Po fire kills at least 159 people.

Helpers who escaped inferno with children and elderly employers want to remain in city despite upheaval to their lives and emotional toll of tragedy.