Editorial | Community effort needed to help the survivors and those who lost loved ones in the Tai Po tragedy

Our first thoughts must be with the grieving families. President Xi Jinping, on Wednesday night, sent condolences and instructions for all-out efforts to extinguish the blaze and minimise casualties. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and Beijing’s Liaison Office also established a task force to coordinate with the city’s government. Deputy director Nong Rong and director Zhou Ji, respectively, visited residents. This conveys a real sense of national tragedy, reflected in the influx of donations and goodwill messages from across the border. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, as well as people worldwide, extended their condolences. Lee has announced a…