A man holds a candle on the street in the Causeway Bay area on the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown, in Hong Kong, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have told victims' families to call off an annual tribute at a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary. Hundreds, possibly thousands, were killed during the military action against pro-democracy protesters. The crackdown marked a turning point in China's history, leading to economic liberalization without political reform. In Hong Kong, police have increased security to prevent commemorations. The Tiananmen Mothers group continues to demand justice and accountability. Amnesty International has criticized the suppression, calling it a heartless act by Chinese authorities.
