Hong Kong leader John Lee warned the public not to “violate the law” when a journalist asked whether citizens could publicly commemorate June 4 anniversary of the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing. At his weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Lee said “any activity on any day must be held in accordance with the law. Any activity should not violate the law.”

Ahead of Tiananmen anniversary Hong Kong’s leader warns no activities should ‘violate the law’

Hong Kong leader John Lee warned the public not to “violate the law” when a journalist asked whether citizens could publicly commemorate June 4 anniversary of the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing. At his weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Lee said “any activity on any day must be held in accordance with the law. Any activity should not violate the law.”