Policy blowback shows why Hong Kong lawmakers must play a bigger role

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alice WuJanuary 19, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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Following the Tai Po fire, the Hong Kong government is working to rehouse displaced residents of Wang Fuk Court, offering nine options including Home Ownership Scheme housing and redevelopment. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun faced criticism for deeming redevelopment "not practical," despite some residents' desire to remain in the community. This sparked a petition from residents advocating for the redevelopment option. Critics, including former lawmaker Chan Yuen-han, have also urged the government to reconsider redevelopment, citing excessively long reconstruction timelines in Hong Kong. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) has also presented a redevelopment proposal to the government.

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Tamar 40% mainland 40% Chan Yuen-han 60% Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) 60% Gary Chan Hak-kan 60% Legislative Council 70% Tai Po ×270% Wang Fuk Court ×270% Michael Wong Wai-lun ×380% Hong Kong ×290%

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tai po fire 90% rehousing options 80% redevelopment 70% legislative council 60% government policy 60% wang fuk court 50% community rebuilding 50% building sector 50% public housing 40%

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