Hong Kong lawmakers urge government to build museum on Communist Party history

While ruling party recently marked its centenary and celebrated its achievements, some Hongkongers still harbour animosity towards it, lawmaker Michael Luk says

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says Hong Kong Museum of History has already displayed exhibits showing party’s relationship with city

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Pro-establishment legislators say Hong Kong needs a new museum showcasing the Communist Party. Photo: Felix Wong

Published: 7:47pm, 7 Jul 2021Updated: 11:36pm, 7 Jul 2021

Pro-establishment lawmakers have urged authorities to build a permanent museum in Hong Kong to showcase the Communist Party’s history, and to do more in educating the young about its achievements.

But Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai said the Hong Kong Museum of History had already displayed exhibits showing the party’s relationship with the city, and could provide materials about the national emblem, anthem and flag for schools to educate pupils.

Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung said that while China’s ruling party had marked its centenary and celebrated its achievements last Thursday, some Hong Kong people were still “misled and harboured prejudice” or animosity towards it.

“Does the government have any new plans in conserving historical materials that are related to the party and its development?” he asked at a Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday.

Christopher Cheung Wah-fung, who represents the financial services sector in Legco, accused the administration of doing too little to educate the public about the party’s importance to Hong Kong’s success.