John Lee Ka‑chiu

Built World

Pushing accelerated delivery of Northern Metropolis projects

On May 3, 2026, traffic began flowing across the Eastern Section of the Fanling Bypass—a 4-kilometre dual two-lane road that is the first major transport project to open under Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis plan. The new road links Fanling Highway to the Fanling North New Development Area, cutting roughly 10 minutes off peak-hour drives and clearing capacity for tens of thousands of public-housing units due over the next several years.

Updated 2 hours ago

Rule Changes

Pledges fire accountability in January 2026 policy address amid low election turnout

Since 2021, Beijing has reshaped Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure only pre-vetted “patriots” can run for office, slashing directly elected seats and purging opposition. The second Legislative Council election under these rules on December 7, 2025, recorded a turnout of about 31.9%—the second-lowest on record—amid grief over the Wang Fuk Court fire two weeks prior, signaling ongoing public disengagement despite government efforts to boost participation.

Updated Feb 6

Built World

Overseeing fire response and judicial inquiry; publicly warning against ‘exploiting’ the tragedy

On November 26, 2025, a massive fire engulfed the Wang Fuk Court public housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing at least 159 people and injuring dozens more, in the city's deadliest disaster since 1948. The blaze raced up bamboo scaffolding wrapped in substandard plastic netting and across windows sealed with flammable foam boards, in a complex that was mid‑renovation and had a history of resident complaints about fire hazards and opaque contracting. As evidence of shoddy materials, falsified safety reports, and disabled fire alarms emerged, police and Hong Kong's anti‑corruption agency arrested more than 20 people linked to the construction and fire‑services contractors.

Updated Jan 4