PTU Is A Tumour That Must Be Eradicated: State Media
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2021-07-31 HKT 12:19
State media on Saturday launched an attack on the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union, describing the pro-democracy group as a tumour that must be rooted out.
In an article, the People's Daily said the union has stood against education and professionalism, and has been encouraging anti-China activities that mess up Hong Kong.
It accused the union of encouraging teachers to stir up trouble and teach children to violate laws.
Xinhua also said in its article that the union had participated in filibustering in Legco, encouraged class boycotts, and supported what they called rioters and teachers who are poisoning students' minds.
The articles were published after the PTU withdrew from the Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, which used to organise Hong Kong's June 4 candlelight vigils and has been accused by pro-Beijing figures of violating the national security law.
State media appeared unsatisfied with the union's withdrawal from the alliance, saying it would be deceiving itself if it thinks it would be free from liability by quitting.
"For Hong Kong education to return to the right track, the Professional Teachers' Union must be investigated, and the tumour must be eradicated," the Xinhua article read.
RTHK is seeking a response from the union.
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