These problems first took root as China prepared to assume control of Hong Kong from Britain, in 1997. Concerned that the ...

They​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ just wanted to make money at the expense of people’s lives,” said Hong Kong Chief Secretary Eric Chan, as he explained how inferior materials that were hidden in places that could ...

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.

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise ...

Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to ...

HONG KONG (AP) — A fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning killed at least five people and left another 36 injured. Some 250 residents were rescued from the New ...