No Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle until Tai Po blaze probe wraps up: sources

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Edith Lin,Olga WongJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:36 PM
No Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle until Tai Po blaze probe wraps up: sources

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Sources indicate that a potential Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle is on hold until the investigation into the Tai Po fire is completed. This follows a media report suggesting that Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho and Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang might resign soon. While a government spokesman didn't deny the report, Chief Executive John Lee reportedly told his cabinet that any ministerial changes would be based on facts and deferred until the fire investigation concludes. Erick Tsang's absence from a Legislative Council meeting further fueled speculation, though his bureau cited "other official engagements." Despite the rumors, Winnie Ho shared a social media post about government housing initiatives, suggesting business as usual.

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