John Lee reiterates legal boundaries ahead of June 4 anniversary

On the eve of the anniversary of the June 4 incident, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu reaffirmed that all public activities in the city — regardless of the date — must comply with local laws. His remarks come amid questions over whether citizens may legally hold candlelight vigils in public areas such as Victoria Park and Causeway Bay on June 4.

Speaking ahead of his weekly Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Lee was asked whether lighting candles in commemoration on the day would be allowed in specific locations.

He responded firmly, “No matter what day it is, all activities must abide by the law. If there are violations, enforcement agencies will take decisive action.”

Lee also addressed concerns that individuals previously documented by police during last year’s June 4 events have been questioned again this year regarding their whereabouts, raising fears about potential risks for those appearing in Causeway Bay on Tuesday.

The Chief Executive did not comment on individual cases but emphasized that any behavior endangering national security constitutes a serious offense.

“There will be strict enforcement and accountability in accordance with the law,” he said, reiterating the government’s zero-tolerance stance on activities deemed to undermine national security.