On the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan and the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to remembering the event, while security was tight in Hong Kong and activists faced police pressure. China continues to censor discussions of the event and has never provided a full death toll. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China's actions and emphasized the importance of human rights and historical truth.
We will never forget crackdown in Tiananmen Square, Taiwan and U.S. say on 36th anniversary
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️On the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan and the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to remembering the event, while security was tight in Hong Kong and activists faced police pressure. China continues to censor discussions of the event and has never provided a full death toll. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China's actions and emphasized the importance of human rights and historical truth.
Trending- 1 June 4, 1989: Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square
- 2 2020: China imposed national security law in Hong Kong
- 3 Over the past week (late May/early June 2025): Hong Kong national security police called activists
- 4 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Security tightened around Tiananmen Square and Victoria Park in Hong Kong
- 5 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted on Facebook commemorating the event
- 6 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement
- 7 This week (early June 2025): Tiananmen Mothers put out annual statement
- 8 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to Rubio's comments
- Continued international condemnation of China's actions in 1989
- Tightened security and suppression of activism in Hong Kong
- Ongoing censorship of the event in mainland China
- Diplomatic tension between China and countries like the U.S. and Taiwan
What: Taiwan and the U.S. commemorated the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, while Hong Kong saw tight security and activist pressure.
When: Tuesday (June 3, 2025) and Wednesday (June 4, 2025), marking the 36th anniversary of June 4, 1989.
Where: Tiananmen Square (Beijing, China), Hong Kong, Taipei (Taiwan), United States, Australia.
Why: To remember the pro-democracy protests and the subsequent crackdown; to criticize China's censorship and human rights record; to emphasize democratic values and freedom of expression.
How: Public commemorations in Taipei and over 30 overseas cities; statements from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio; increased police presence and pressure on activists in Hong Kong; Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned Rubio's comments.