HK leader: Library books should not have 'unhealthy ideas'

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks during a news conference in Hong Kong on March 21, 2023. AP FILE PHOTO — Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks during a news conference in Hong Kong on March 21, 2023. **AP FILE PHOTO**

HONG KONG: Hong Kong must not "recommend books with unhealthy ideas," Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday, following the removal of library books related to the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown and other political issues.

Subscribe to unlock this article

Already have an active account? Log in here.
Continue reading with one of these options:

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access

P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)

Subscribe to the Premium + Digital Edition Plan

Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS

See details

If you have an active account, log in here .