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6 dead near Kenya’s capital after building collapses
By Katherine Langford
A bad year for Hong Kong construction: 6 scandals that shocked city
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Hong Kong’s construction industry is facing mounting public scrutiny following a string of scandals involving substandard work, defective installations and questionable maintenance practices.
The Details
From malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components in lift door frames to defective columns at a railway station and structural flaws in residential projects, the incidents have raised concerns over construction quality, regulatory oversight and accountability.
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Local news from Meridan Report — Beijing
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Beijing
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Health
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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1 min
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