Hong Kong student union suspended over calls for justice for fire victims

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM

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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) suspended its student union's operations on December 5, 2025, citing low membership, lack of commitment to student welfare, and financial regulation violations. The suspension occurred after the student union posted messages expressing condolences and calling for justice for victims of a recent deadly fire in the Tai Po district that killed 159 people. The university did not explicitly link the suspension to these messages. The student union refuted the university's reasoning, calling the suspension "unfounded" and suggesting "ulterior motives." The union claims its membership has significantly increased despite university interference.

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