Proposed education changes are causing debates in Hong Kong about its own future. Rita Fan is a member of the National People's Congress Standing Committee in Beijing. She told the state-run Xinhua news agency that Hong Kong's youth do not know enough about China's history or the central government's successes. Fan, a former head of the city’s Legislative Council, added that Hong Kong schools teach a biased view of China and asked for a more positive view. Her comment brought criticism from Emily Lau, a legislative council member in Hong Kong. Lau said, “Well, they [representatives] should have a more accurate grasp of what’s happening here, so when they go to Beijing they can give a more accurate picture and representation to the central government." The comment is one in a series of proposed changes that drew criticism in Hong Kong.