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Former District Councillor Bruce Liu Sing-lee has been detained by national security police in Hong Kong, reportedly for calling a press conference today on high-rise renovation policy. The presser has since been cancelled.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
民間人士原定今早開記者會談大埔火災突取消 民協主席廖成利被國安處「邀請會面」 (13:43) - 20251202 - 港聞
民協主席廖成利在內的民間人士原定今日（2日）下午舉行「高樓維修政策」為主題的記者會，回應大埔宏福苑五級火災善後、設立調查委員會及工程監管等問題，不過發起人士今臨時通知傳媒，「因有部門通知，記者會需要取消」，但沒透露部門是那個部門。據了解，廖成利被警方國安處「邀請會面」。
news.mingpao.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Former District Councillor Bruce Liu Sing-lee has been detained by national security police in Hong Kong, reportedly for calling a press conference today on high-rise renovation policy. The presser has since been cancelled.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
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Chief Executive John Lee:
• on top of criminal investigations by the Fires Services Dept, police, and ICAC, an independent commission will be set up to investigate the Tai Po fire
• the govt will contact the judiciary to invite a judge to lead the review
• on top of criminal investigations by the Fires Services Dept, police, and ICAC, an independent commission will be set up to investigate the Tai Po fire
• the govt will contact the judiciary to invite a judge to lead the review
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Chief Executive John Lee:
• on top of criminal investigations by the Fires Services Dept, police, and ICAC, an independent commission will be set up to investigate the Tai Po fire
• the govt will contact the judiciary to invite a judge to lead the review
• on top of criminal investigations by the Fires Services Dept, police, and ICAC, an independent commission will be set up to investigate the Tai Po fire
• the govt will contact the judiciary to invite a judge to lead the review
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HKCourtNews reports that Miles Kwan, the activist who was arrested for launching a petition demanding accountability and an independent investigation into the Tai Po fire has been granted police bail and has left Cheung Sha Wan police station.
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
HKCourtNews reports that Miles Kwan, the activist who was arrested for launching a petition demanding accountability and an independent investigation into the Tai Po fire has been granted police bail and has left Cheung Sha Wan police station.
What if the government’s own actions incite hatred of the government? … feels a bit seditiousy
This seems to confirm Beijing/GovHK are fully aware of the potential for anger over the Tai Po fire to escalate into mass action.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
Go against public opinion? After a year of unrest, Hong Kong people gave their verdict on the protests in the 2019 district council elections. The result was a landslide defeat for the government. Afterwards, China abolished democracy so it could never happen again.
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
What if the government’s own actions incite hatred of the government? … feels a bit seditiousy
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This seems to confirm Beijing/GovHK are fully aware of the potential for anger over the Tai Po fire to escalate into mass action.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
Go against public opinion? After a year of unrest, Hong Kong people gave their verdict on the protests in the 2019 district council elections. The result was a landslide defeat for the government. Afterwards, China abolished democracy so it could never happen again.
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This seems to confirm Beijing/GovHK are fully aware of the potential for anger over the Tai Po fire to escalate into mass action.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
Sadly (yet predictably) it looks like they've decided to respond by stamping out all attempts to express that anger publicly and pretend that's what the public wants.
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When insecurity runs deep, everything looks like a security threat. This sort of paranoia will only deepen public resentment and distaste towards the Hong Kong government and its Beijing Overlord.
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
When insecurity runs deep, everything looks like a security threat. This sort of paranoia will only deepen public resentment and distaste towards the Hong Kong government and its Beijing Overlord.
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痛 - From: 香港人
(Sorrow - From: the people of Hong Kong)
(Sorrow - From: the people of Hong Kong)
November 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
痛 - From: 香港人
(Sorrow - From: the people of Hong Kong)
(Sorrow - From: the people of Hong Kong)
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The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
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Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against "disruption" reut.rs/4itIEbv
Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against "disruption"
Anger over a deadly blaze at a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex simmered on Sunday as Beijing warned against attempts to use the disaster to disrupt the city, while people across the financial hub continued to mourn for the more than 128 vicitms.
reut.rs
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against "disruption" reut.rs/4itIEbv
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Because OF COURSE that's how this government will respond to any request for them to actually do their job in the wake of a massive deadly event - arrest anyone who asks!
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Because OF COURSE that's how this government will respond to any request for them to actually do their job in the wake of a massive deadly event - arrest anyone who asks!
They can’t help themselves. This is a time to pipe down
The Office of Safeguarding National Security said it firmly supports strict action against people “using the [Tai Po] disaster to create chaos in Hong Kong” and “resolutely punishing activities that endanger national security,” comparing it to attempts to revive the 2019 unrest
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
They can’t help themselves. This is a time to pipe down
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Pro-government supporters of Hong Kong are quickly rallying in the wake of the Tai Po fire to condemn…people for wearing black masks and spreading wild theories of "rioters" with ulterior motives infiltrating the disaster relief effort.
November 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Pro-government supporters of Hong Kong are quickly rallying in the wake of the Tai Po fire to condemn…people for wearing black masks and spreading wild theories of "rioters" with ulterior motives infiltrating the disaster relief effort.
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Hong Kongers express their solidarity with the victims of the Tai Po fire by writing words of encouragement and sympathy on Post-It notes. An act that disappeared since 2019 but apparently remain unforgotten since then.
November 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hong Kongers express their solidarity with the victims of the Tai Po fire by writing words of encouragement and sympathy on Post-It notes. An act that disappeared since 2019 but apparently remain unforgotten since then.
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Cold blooded murder.
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Cold blooded murder.
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The aftermath begins.
As far back as Sept 2024, Hong Kong’s Labour Department dismissed resident concerns that the scaffolding nets were unsafe, saying the materials met safety standards, based on documents from Prestige Construction and Engineering
(🎁 Free to read)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
As far back as Sept 2024, Hong Kong’s Labour Department dismissed resident concerns that the scaffolding nets were unsafe, saying the materials met safety standards, based on documents from Prestige Construction and Engineering
(🎁 Free to read)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Officials Had Been Warned for Over a Year Before Hong Kong Fire
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The aftermath begins.
As far back as Sept 2024, Hong Kong’s Labour Department dismissed resident concerns that the scaffolding nets were unsafe, saying the materials met safety standards, based on documents from Prestige Construction and Engineering
(🎁 Free to read)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
As far back as Sept 2024, Hong Kong’s Labour Department dismissed resident concerns that the scaffolding nets were unsafe, saying the materials met safety standards, based on documents from Prestige Construction and Engineering
(🎁 Free to read)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
After nearly 10 weeks – and daily chasing via email and WhatsApp for the past week – CX have finally provided a refund timeline: seven more business days. It’s a shame they had to be dragged, kicking and screaming, to this point.
I’ve now been waiting over 9 weeks for my CX refund. Nothing but fluff, waffle and opaqueness from their _formal_ customer service dept. Been a loyal customer for over 24 years. Counts for nothing to today’s CX sadly.
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
After nearly 10 weeks – and daily chasing via email and WhatsApp for the past week – CX have finally provided a refund timeline: seven more business days. It’s a shame they had to be dragged, kicking and screaming, to this point.
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International media, you can do better than this.
"Bamboo" is maybe exotic and a compelling hook but it is too easy. The real story here is the growing culture of corruption, including a lack of accountability and oversight, that enabled a chain of human errors that led to this disaster.
"Bamboo" is maybe exotic and a compelling hook but it is too easy. The real story here is the growing culture of corruption, including a lack of accountability and oversight, that enabled a chain of human errors that led to this disaster.
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
International media, you can do better than this.
"Bamboo" is maybe exotic and a compelling hook but it is too easy. The real story here is the growing culture of corruption, including a lack of accountability and oversight, that enabled a chain of human errors that led to this disaster.
"Bamboo" is maybe exotic and a compelling hook but it is too easy. The real story here is the growing culture of corruption, including a lack of accountability and oversight, that enabled a chain of human errors that led to this disaster.
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This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
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Hongkongers really do community so well.
Hongkongers built their own SOS map as seven towers burned
When a fatal fire tore through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, thousands of families were glued to a single webpage that offered updates far more quickly than official governmen...
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hongkongers really do community so well.
I’ve now been waiting over 9 weeks for my CX refund. Nothing but fluff, waffle and opaqueness from their _formal_ customer service dept. Been a loyal customer for over 24 years. Counts for nothing to today’s CX sadly.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I’ve now been waiting over 9 weeks for my CX refund. Nothing but fluff, waffle and opaqueness from their _formal_ customer service dept. Been a loyal customer for over 24 years. Counts for nothing to today’s CX sadly.
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powerful piece. how, in hong kong, silence can be deafening.
"Even laughter feels different now."
www.dw.com/en/hong-kong...
"Even laughter feels different now."
www.dw.com/en/hong-kong...
Hong Kong: Young activists suffer in silence – DW – 11/25/2025
Five years after a Beijing-imposed national security law reshaped Hong Kong, two young ex-prisoners discover a freedom defined by an unsettling silence.
www.dw.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
powerful piece. how, in hong kong, silence can be deafening.
"Even laughter feels different now."
www.dw.com/en/hong-kong...
"Even laughter feels different now."
www.dw.com/en/hong-kong...
Oh no not the pancake shop seditious words
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people on suspicion of publishing seditious posts on the social media account of their pancake shop. In full: buff.ly/gQ3K5cB
2 arrested over 'seditious' posts shared on pancake shop's social media account
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people on suspicion of publishing seditious posts on the social media account of their pancake shop.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Oh no not the pancake shop seditious words
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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Happy to chat with the administration about the Nuremberg tribunals.
Including about the crime of enforced disappearance and the limits of the defense of superior orders.
Including about the crime of enforced disappearance and the limits of the defense of superior orders.
Hey look POTUS calling for military tribunals
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Happy to chat with the administration about the Nuremberg tribunals.
Including about the crime of enforced disappearance and the limits of the defense of superior orders.
Including about the crime of enforced disappearance and the limits of the defense of superior orders.