When Accountability Gets Lost in Translation The resignation of Tuesday Li Pak yee, chief project manager at Hong Kong's Architectural Services Department, has raised questions about accountability within the government.
On its surface, Li's departure appears to be a case of an official taking responsibility for their mistakes, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of bureaucratic missteps.
Li was asked to resign over defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital. While this decision may seem unsurprising, the manner in which it was made is striking.