Tiananmen Square Anniversary: US and Taiwan Remember Massacre

The Tiananmen Square massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989, involved the killing of hundreds, possibly thousands, of student-led protesters by China's People's Liberation Army. These protesters were calling for democratic reforms. The event drew international condemnation, but the Chinese government has since worked to suppress any discussion or remembrance of the event within China.

New research indicates increased transnational repression of Chinese government critics, especially Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hongkongers. Pro-CCP agents are also targeting commemorations in other parts of the world. In Hong Kong, where the massacre was once openly commemorated, vigils have been banned and activists prosecuted.

Even elderly members of the "Tiananmen Mothers," parents of those killed in the massacre, remain under close surveillance, highlighting the government's continued sensitivity to the issue. A former PLA officer has spoken out about the crackdown, warning the world and Taiwan about the lessons the CCP has learned from the event, including the need for strict control and suppression of dissent.

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On June 4, 1989, the Chinese military suppressed student-led protests in Tiananmen Square, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, possibly thousands, of civilians.

The Chinese government actively censors any discussion or acknowledgment of the event to maintain control and prevent dissent.

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