Hong Kong Lawmaker's Proposal to Add Explanations to Colonial-Era Street Signs Criticized for Stirring Controversy

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A proposal by some Hong Kong Legislative Council members to add historical explanations to street signs named after British colonial officials has been met with criticism, even from the pro-establishment camp, for being unnecessarily controversial. Lau Siu-kai, a consultant for the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, pointed out the difficulty in framing the historical narrative and the potential for political debate, suggesting that such history is better taught systematically in schools.

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