Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns After Fire Kills 168

Hong Kong Housing Secretary Winnie Ho has resigned after an investigation into the fire at Wang Fuk Court found inadequate regulatory oversight. The blaze, which engulfed seven residential buildings in Tai Po in November 2025, killed 168 people and displaced thousands. Chief Executive John Lee apologized and said Ho should bear political responsibility, though investigators found no personal wrongdoing; the government is expected to consider further accountability and reforms to construction and regulatory oversight.