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Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns After Fire Kills 168
Hong Kong Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned after an investigation found inadequate regulatory oversight contributed to a fire that killed 168 people at the Wang Fuk Court complex. Chief Executive John Lee apologized, said Ho bore political responsibility despite no finding of personal wrongdoing, and promised reforms as the government considers further accountability.
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About John Lee
John Lee Ka-chiu, also spelled as John KC Lee is a Hong Kong politician and former police officer who is the fifth and current chief executive of Hong Kong since 1 July 2022.
Everything about John Lee →- Occupation
- police officer, politician
- Position held
- Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Secretary for Security, Chief Secretary for Administration, Chief superintendent
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, People's Republic of China
- Born
- December 7, 1957