Hong Kong Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king has called on government officials to show more respect for dissenting opinions from lawmakers, emphasizing that public policies inherently involve both advantages and disadvantages. Lee stated on Tuesday that she has communicated lawmakers' unease to the government concerning recent instances of officials publicly challenging their views. She characterized the dynamic between the executive and legislative bodies as a continuous effort necessitating mutual regard as they navigate new situations and seek progress. This plea follows several recent confrontations, such as the Department of Health's public criticism of an unnamed legislator for questioning a ban on alternative smoking products, which the department alleged constituted "spreading false information and misleading the public and visitors."