Chinese authorities have arrested several activists, including ex-district Councillor Kenneth Cheung and student Miles Kwan, amid rising criticism of the government’s response to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 151 people. Activists had called for accountability and an independent inquiry, leading to accusations from authorities of inciting discord. The crackdown reflects the diminishing space for dissent in Hong Kong post-2019, as Beijing tightens control. Critics argue these arrests aim to suppress civil actions and collective initiatives without government approval.
