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The Guardian

February 13, 2026

Hong Kong's Quiet Reaction to Jimmy Lai's 20-Year Sentence

Hong Kong's press remains silent or supportive following Jimmy Lai's heavy 20-year sentence, reflecting the city's shifting media landscape.

#Hong Kong #Jimmy Lai #press freedom

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BBC

February 12, 2026

British Tycoon Jimmy Lai Given 20-Year Sentence in China

British media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years by Hong Kong court for national security charges, raising concerns over press freedoms.

#Hong Kong #China #Jimmy Lai

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BBC

February 10, 2026

Jimmy Lai's 20-Year Sentence: Implications for Hong Kong's Future

The 20-year sentence for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sparks debate on the city's legal integrity amid growing concerns over its democratic future.

#Jimmy Lai #Hong Kong #Democracy

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The New York Times

February 09, 2026

Hong Kong Publisher's 20-Year Sentence Mirrors Chinese Tactics

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years reflects a pattern of suppressing dissent seen in mainland China's handling of critics.

#Hong Kong #Jimmy Lai #China

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BBC

December 17, 2025

Jimmy Lai Verdict Reshapes Hong Kong's Political Landscape Forever

Media mogul Jimmy Lai's conviction under Hong Kong's national security law marks a watershed moment for press freedom and political dissent in the former British colony.

#Hong Kong #Jimmy Lai #national security law

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The Guardian

December 02, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Response Reveals Shrinking Autonomy from Beijing

Hong Kong's handling of its deadliest fire in decades highlights remaining differences from mainland China while exposing erosion of semi-autonomous governance.

#Hong Kong #China relations #autonomy

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The Guardian

December 02, 2025

Hong Kong Apartment Fire Death Toll Hits 146 in Historic Tragedy

Hong Kong grapples with one of its worst disasters as the Wang Fuk Court fire death toll reaches 146, raising questions about urban safety.

#Hong Kong #urban safety #residential fire

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Deutsche Welle

December 01, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 151 as Safety Failures

A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court has killed 151 people, with faulty safety netting blamed for the catastrophe. Over 40 people remain missing as investigations reveal regulatory failures.

#Hong Kong #fire safety #urban planning

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France 24

December 01, 2025

Hong Kong Mourns as Housing Fire Death Toll Reaches 146 Victims

A catastrophic apartment fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court claims at least 146 lives, sparking grief and raising questions about housing safety in the densely populated city.

#Hong Kong #housing crisis #urban safety

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The New York Times

November 29, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Tragedy: Officials Ignored Year-Long Safety Warnings

Hong Kong authorities failed to act on repeated resident warnings about fire hazards at Wang Fuk Court apartments for over a year before tragedy struck.

#Hong Kong #public safety #governance

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France 24

November 29, 2025

Hong Kong's Worst Fire in Decades Exposes Construction Safety Crisis

A devastating blaze across seven Hong Kong apartment blocks raises urgent questions about bamboo scaffolding safety and regulatory oversight in the territory.

#Hong Kong #construction safety #urban planning

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The New York Times

November 28, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Exposes Safety Gaps in Densely Packed Housing

A deadly Hong Kong fire reveals critical safety failures as survivors report no alarms and blocked windows, highlighting broader housing safety concerns in the territory.

#Hong Kong #fire safety #housing crisis

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