Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the media has "politicized" the education system in Hong Kong. The Chief Executive has sharply criticised the media, accusing it of what she called the "politicisation" of the SAR's education system, RTHK reports. Speaking at an education forum organised by the pro-Beijing Wen Wei Po newspaper on Saturday, Lam said teaching materials, exam questions, the way classes are being conducted and other extra-curricular activities have all been affected by the media’s negative coverage of the mainland. She also singled out what she called their "incorrect" understanding of historical events, and their "smearing" of the government and law enforcement agencies. The Chief Executive said she’s ordered the Secretary for Education to come up with a comprehensive plan on teaching students about the new national security law and the national anthem law.

Source: The Standard July 11, 2020 08:25 UTC