HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has arrested 21 government contractors for running suspected fake tests on concrete used to build a multi-billion-dollar bridge that will connect the city with Macau and mainland China.

The controversial project—described as a “white elephant” by its critics—has already suffered building delays, pushing back its opening date from 2016 to late 2017, while multiple workers have been killed in construction-related accidents.

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