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Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses
Read full article: Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapsesHong Kong is mourning after a high-rise fire killed at least 156 people even as anger mounts over building safety lapses and government oversight.
Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its end
Read full article: Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its endA deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding common at Asian construction sites.
Typhoon Saola churns toward south China, suspending transport and delaying the school year
Read full article: Typhoon Saola churns toward south China, suspending transport and delaying the school yearChinese state media report at least 121 passenger trains are suspending service in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Saola, while several cities in coastal areas of southern China have suspended the start of the school year.
China's Xi endorses Hong Kong's 'patriots only' election
Read full article: China's Xi endorses Hong Kong's 'patriots only' electionChinese leader Xi Jinping has endorsed Hong Kong's first legislative elections held under new laws ensuring that only “patriots” loyal to Beijing could run as candidates.