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Hong Kong's deadly fire prompts calls for transparent investigation — and a crackdown

By Emily Feng
Published December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM EST

Hong Kong authorities say they want a transparent investigation into a deadly building fire. They also have been arresting and detaining people who question why the fire was so deadly.

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Emily Feng
Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.
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