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Investigation reveals seven of 20 netting samples from Hong Kong’s deadly fire failed fire-safety codes, with contractors prioritizing profit over safety.

At least 151 died in Wednesday’s blaze, but as residents demand accountability, authorities arrest activists and suppress criticism under national security laws.

The response reflects Hong Kong’s shift toward stricter dissent control since the 1997 Chinese takeover and 2019 pro-democracy protests.

HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wav

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