Corrupt Loopholes Ignite Disaster: Lessons from Tai Po The gut wrenching tale of the Tai Po fire has left an indelible mark on Hong Kong's collective conscience.
Corruption and regulatory failures have been the twin demons responsible for this tragedy, with the contractor and consultant behind the ill fated renovation project serving as symptoms of a far more insidious disease: a system riddled with loopholes and weak oversight.
The government's role in allowing corrupt players to exploit the fragile regulatory framework cannot be overstated.