Beijing has decided to remove Winnie Ho from her position as the Housing Secretary of the Hong Kong government, according to a report by Xinhua on Tuesday. This decision, aligning with the Basic Law and advised by Chief Executive John Lee, came after Ho announced her resignation on October 28, citing her responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. Following Ho's resignation announcement, the government released an investigation report by an independent committee into the fatal blaze and introduced comprehensive measures to prevent similar tragedies. Chief Executive Lee, in a statement, detailed Ho's career spanning from her joining the government in 1992 to her appointment as Housing Secretary in 2022. During her tenure, she was committed to executing Lee's directives, such as constructing about 30,000 Light Public Housing units, reducing the waiting time for subsidized rental housing from 6.1 years to 4.8 years, and effectively combating the misuse of public rental residences. As she departs from her role, Lee extended his good wishes to Ho, hoping for her best in future endeavors and a healthy life.