"A university in Hong Kong has suspended the operations of its student union after messages were posted on campus expressing condolences and urging justice for the victims of a major deadly fire. The Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) confirmed to the AFP news agency on Friday that it ordered the HKBU Student Union's acting executive committee to suspend its operations with immediate effect until further notice."
"In a statement published by the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP), HKBU cited the student union's low membership rate, lack of a strong commitment to improve the welfare of students, and failure to abide by the regulations of the university on financial matters, as reasons for the indefinite suspension. The union rejected the reasons in a statement on social media, calling them unreasonable, unfounded and arbitrary."
Hong Kong Baptist University ordered the suspension of its student union's acting executive committee with immediate effect, citing low membership, weak commitment to student welfare and financial regulation breaches. The university's statement did not mention a campus message expressing condolences and urging justice after a deadly Wang Fuk Court fire that killed at least 159 people. The student union rejected the suspension reasons as unreasonable, unfounded and arbitrary, saying membership actually increased sixfold compared with last year and accusing the university of obstructing student efforts. Social media circulated a condolence message on the union's democracy wall urging government responsiveness.
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