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Hong Kong to propose criminal penalties for bid-rigging after deadly Tai Po fire
By Katherine Langford
Why has Beijing appointed a propaganda veteran to lead a border province?
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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