Tiananmen anniversary: Hong Kong leader says all must stay 'within the law'
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee says "no activities that contravene the law should take place," when asked about whether citizens could publicly mourn the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Tuesday, June 4, marks 35 years since Beijing's deadly clampdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. Hong Kong used to be the only place under China's rule where public commemorations of the event could take place.
Tuesday, June 4, marks 35 years since Beijing's deadly clampdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. Hong Kong used to be the only place under China's rule where public commemorations of the event could take place.
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00:11 We should not forget the pain that we all went through
00:15 in the attempted colour revolution which took place in 2019.
00:21 The threat to national security is real
00:27 and such activities can happen all of a sudden
00:32 and different people may use different excuses to hide their intention.
00:38 So it is important we all bear that in mind
00:42 to be on guard all the time against attempts to cause trouble to Hong Kong
00:51 particularly disturbing public peace.
00:55 Hong Kong government will ensure that all activities that take place in public
01:03 must be conducted within the law
01:07 and any activities that contravene the law
01:11 law enforcement agencies will take action accordingly.
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