Hong Kong to Lower Flags in Mourning After Tai Po Fire
Hong Kong will fly HKSAR and Chinese national flags at half-mast from Nov 29 to Dec 1 to mourn victims of the Tai Po fire, canceling non-essential public events.
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Hong Kong will fly HKSAR and Chinese national flags at half-mast from Nov 29 to Dec 1 to mourn victims of the Tai Po fire, canceling non-essential public events.
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