A fire that erupted at Hong Fu Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on the afternoon of November 26, escalated to a level 5 blaze. By 5 a.m. on November 28, the death toll had increased to 94 individuals. (Screenshot from the internet)
[People News] As of November 28, the death toll from the five-alarm fire at Hong Fu Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has risen to 94, with over 200 individuals still unaccounted for. Here, we review the timeline of the Hong Kong government's response to this tragic incident.
The fire at Hong Fu Court ignited at 2:51 PM on the 26th. Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao only took to social media at 7:30 PM, nearly five hours after the fire began to spread, to announce that the government had started coordinating disaster relief efforts. By 10 PM, the fire had drawn the attention of Beijing, prompting Xi Jinping to order immediate action to contain the situation. It wasn't until 1:20 AM on November 27 that Li Jiachao held a press conference to provide updates on the fire. On the same day at 3:40 PM, more than 24 hours after the fire broke out, Li Jiachao finally visited the scene but stayed for only 20 minutes, leading many in Hong Kong to perceive his visit as merely a public relations stunt.
Analysts suggest that the Hong Kong government and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China are particularly concerned about the disaster due to the upcoming Legislative Council elections on December 7. They fear that this fire, which is conservatively estimated to result in over a hundred fatalities, will exacerbate public distrust in the Hong Kong government, potentially impacting overall voter turnout and even igniting protests.
According to reports from 民視新聞, Chen Shimin, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, has analysed that the people of Hong Kong may express their dissatisfaction during the Legislative Council elections, possibly leading to a movement akin to the white paper protests of 2022.
Overseas Chinese democracy activist 界立建 (Jie Lijian) posted an article titled 'The Hong Kong Version of the Urumqi Fire', stating that this incident represents the largest act of persecution against the people of Hong Kong since the Communist Party enacted the National Security Law. He urged Hong Kong residents to resist tyranny and fight for the restoration of Hong Kong's revolutionary spirit.
Many users on the X platform criticised Li Jiachao (Li Ka-chao), pointing out his years of ineffective governance and calling for him to take responsibility and resign.
Isn't Li Jiachao elected by the people of Hong Kong? He is merely a governor appointed by Beijing.
What right does Li Jiachao have to remain in office?
In mainland China, if a safety incident results in over 30 deaths, the municipal party secretary would face disciplinary action, at the very least receiving a serious warning within the party. Shouldn't Li Jiachao be held accountable?
Li Jiachao has exploited the National Security Law and Article 23 to suppress citizens, silencing everyone except for the loyalists. He focuses solely on political correctness, neglecting discussions about the Fifteen Five Propaganda Group and election forums. Economically, he is indecisive; Carrie Lam wants to reclaim land, while Jiachao aims to go north, and the situation at the Fanling Golf Course has turned into a farce, leaving people both amused and exasperated. Without a one-person, one-vote system, we can only hope for the best.
The fire at Hong Kong's Tai Po Hong Fu Estate has resulted in 95 fatalities. The various departments of the Hong Kong government have long ignored fire hazards, leading to a serious error. Chief Executive Li Jiachao should take responsibility and resign!
Some netizens also commented that they are overthinking it; Li Jiachao might be rewarded for his leadership during the firefighting efforts, and the central government may even consider reappointing him!
Threads is a popular app among locals in Hong Kong, where numerous initial reports indicate that the death toll has already surpassed one hundred. General Secretary Xi Jinping is putting Li Jiachao to the test to see if he will distort the truth; this is a crucial moment for assessing loyalty. If the follow-up investigation ends without clear conclusions, then Li Jiachao may be deemed acceptable. Hong Kong firefighters are standing firm, refusing assistance from mainland firefighters out of concern that the death toll could be fabricated and that all data might be manipulated, thereby safeguarding their final line of defence… △
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