A: Hey there! Heard any news lately? 🤔
B: Nah, what's up? 😐

A: So, there was this tragic fire in Hong Kong last week, right? 🌪️
B: Oh, no kidding! How many people died? 😟

A: More than 150 people unfortunately, and they're still searching for 31 more. 😢
B: That's terrible... Who do the authorities think is responsible? 😕

A: They arrested some officials from renovation companies and fire protection equipment suppliers. People are demanding the government takes responsibility. 🤨
B: I see... The Chief Executive, John Lee, said he wants to find out what caused the fire and punish those responsible. 💔

A: Exactly! He also mentioned that an independent committee will look into it and report as soon as possible. 🤔
B: What about anti-Beijing forces? Did they have something to do with this disaster? 🤷‍♀️

A: Yeah, a senior official said some of them might be trying to use the disaster for disruptions in Hong Kong. They warned that these acts will be severely punished. 😯
B: Oh wow... It sounds like a complicated situation over there. 🤔

A: Definitely! They also arrested a few people who they think were plotting sedition, including someone collecting signatures for a petition about government accountability. 🤨