University expels student who called for accountability over Hong Kong fire

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Press in Hong KongFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:58 PM

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A Hong Kong student, Miles Kwan, was expelled from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) after calling for accountability regarding a deadly fire that killed 168 people in November. Kwan was arrested for "seditious intent" after distributing flyers advocating for an independent investigation into the fire. Following his release on bail, CUHK conducted a disciplinary review, leading to his expulsion due to "multiple acts of misconduct." Kwan stated the university penalized him for calling the disciplinary committee names and for a prior criminal damage charge related to placing Tiananmen Square anniversary stickers. Despite completing his studies and expecting to graduate in March, Kwan's degree was revoked, which he criticized as suppressing former students.

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