Hong Kong right to strike a balance on New Year’s celebrations

Advertisement Editorial | Hong Kong right to strike a balance on New Year’s celebrations In the wake of the deadly fire, cancelling the fireworks display while going ahead with some events is sensible even as investigations into the tragedy continue Reading Time:2 minutes Why you can trust SCMP Published: 6:45am, 19 Dec 2025 The aftermath of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades continues to unfold – with the widening of the net of arrests in connection with the Tai Po blaze and the cancellation of the city’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display. The city will live with the tragedy for…