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Hong Kong responds to disaster differently from Beijing – but the gulf is narrowing

Hong Kong reports 151 deaths in a devastating Wang Fuk Court apartment fire, prompting a government response.
Chief Executive John Lee orders an independent committee to investigate the blaze.
Analysts say Hong Kong’s judiciary's independence is increasingly questioned since the security laws.
The election is framed as a patriot-only affair with government-approved candidates.
Authorities have arrested multiple individuals, including from a construction company, on suspicion of manslaughter.
The crackdown in Hong Kong contrasts with limited political openings in mainland China.
Hong Kong’s information landscape remains more open than mainland China, though media have faced pressure.
Past tragedies in China, like the 2022 Urumqi fire, are cited in debates over governance and censorship.
Analysts warn that China may erode memory of protests and disasters in both regions.
The Guardian reports on the broader context of Hong Kong politics and media freedom amid the disaster.

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