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Beijing removes Hong Kong housing chief Winnie Ho after Tai Po fire resignation
Beijing has formally removed Hong Kong’s housing chief, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, from her post, after she resigned last week to take political responsibility for the deadly Tai Po fire.
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Beijing formally removed Hong Kong housing chief Winnie Ho Wing‑yin from her post after she resigned the previous week to assume political responsibility for the deadly Tai Po fire. The State Council announced the removal on Tuesday, acting on a recommendation from Chief Executive John Lee Ka‑chiu. Ho’s departure follows the fire that prompted her resignation, and the decision underscores Beijing’s direct involvement in the territory’s senior appointments.
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