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What to leave behind? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions

Residents of Hong Kongโ€™s Wang Fuk Court are wrestling with a fresh sense of loss after returning to their former homes damaged in last Novemberโ€™s fire, as they are forced to choose what to pack and what to leave behind within a limited time frame and under practical constraints. Cecilia* is one such Hongkonger. She considers herself fortunate to have discovered that her upper-floor flat was largely undamaged by the blaze. But now she faces losing family treasures, precious metals and antique...