Hong Kong LegCo Election: Voting Under Shadow of Deadly Tai Po Fire Tragedy
Hong Kong’s LegCo election takes place today, seen as a litmus test of public sentiment after the Tai Po fire tragedy killed nearly 160 people. Despite a massive government campaign offering vouchers and free entry to boost turnout, experts predict low numbers due to public apathy and lingering anger over the governance issues and substandard building materials exposed by the disaster.





