Hong Kong prepares for sweeping reforms following end of Tai Po blaze inquiry

Hong Kong authorities are preparing to implement significant reforms after concluding an investigation into a deadly fire that occurred in Tai Po last November. The reforms will include criminalizing bid-rigging and updating fire safety and property management regulations. The fire, which affected seven blocks in Wang Fuk Court, resulted in 168 fatalities and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Political observers anticipate that senior officials, including ministers, will be held accountable once the investigation committee submits its report. The report's submission is reportedly delayed by a month, now expected in late October, to allow for additional document review.