John Lee throws a veil over whether vigil is legal as June 4 approaches

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu refused to say whether it is legal for citizens to mourn peacefully at Victoria Park on June 4 to commemorate victims of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown.  

As the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown approaches, Lee did not respond directly on Tuesday when asked if it is illegal to hold lighted candles individually at Victoria Park this Sunday and said that people should act according to the law.   

"In regard to any activities that take place in Hong Kong, the law enforcement agencies, particularly the Police, will deal with them in accordance with the law," he added.  

Lee said the police would take resolute action against any violations, particularly regarding public order activities.  

"Everybody should act in accordance with the law and think of what they do, so as to be ready to face the consequences."

When asked if he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the US this November as he still faces US sanctions, Lee said the organizer is responsible for inviting members to attend according to APEC rules and conventions.

He added that Hong Kong has been a member of APEC and has been joining in the conferences before.

“It is up to the organizer to act in accordance with these conventions,” Lee said. “The Hong Kong government will, of course, also act in accordance with the APEC rules and conventions in regard to invitation to attend the APEC conference.