Executive Council member Ronny Tong told a radio programme on Wednesday that he believed the phrase ‘separation of powers’ should remain in local textbooks – precisely so residents could understand their limitations. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong cabinet adviser disagrees with Lam on ‘separation of powers’ in textbooks, if only to show students why focusing on issue is ‘meaningless’
- Ronny Tong says leaving phrase in liberal studies textbooks will help society understand the concept applies only on a limited, local level
- Bar Association criticises Lam for saying the principle did not exist in Hong Kong, calling such remarks ‘inconsistent’ with the Basic Law
Executive Council member Ronny Tong told a radio programme on Wednesday that he believed the phrase ‘separation of powers’ should remain in local textbooks – precisely so residents could understand their limitations. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
