AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNational Security: Joshua Wong is due to be sentenced Thursday for his second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law; he faces a possible life term. A prisoner-support group says Customs seized more than 60 books from Taiwan under powers to confiscate material suspected of sedition, while former prisoners describe lasting barriers to rebuilding their lives. Fire Accountability: After an inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court blaze that killed 168 people found serious oversight failures, the housing secretary resigned and Chief Executive John Lee apologised and pledged reforms to building safety and maintenance. Beijing Ties: Vice-Premier He Lifeng pledged further support for Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre, including stronger offshore yuan business and market links. The city’s economy grew 5.2% in the third quarter, driven by exports and domestic demand.**
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