Tiananmen Square Massacre
How do you remember a massacre that’s been scrubbed from the history books? Very carefully
More than 100,000 people used to cram into a Hong Kong park to remember the Tiananmen massacre. This year, some found a defiant way to continue their vigil.
- Lisa Visentin and Jessie Pang
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I survived Tiananmen Square. Seeing Dan Andrews in Beijing made my blood boil
Thirty-five years ago, two of my friends died in my arms. Andrews has prostituted himself to a murderous regime.
- Helen Shao
Hong Kong court convicts members of Tiananmen vigil group
The convicted are among the main organisers of Hong Kong’s vigil for victims of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown which used to draw tens of thousands of people.
- Jessie Pang
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After Tiananmen Square, Bob Hawke stood by those affected. Now it’s Scott Morrison’s turn.
- Peter Shergold and Barney Glover
'Democracy now!' Hong Kong protesters defy police ban, mark Tiananmen anniversary
With democracy snuffed out in China, the focus has shifted to semi-autonomous Hong Kong, where authorities banned the vigil to remember the 1989 massacre.
- Ken Moritsugu
Activists in Hong Kong defy ban to mark anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
The activists broke through barricades to hold a candlelight vigil as China takes a tougher stance against semi-autonomous Hong Kong.
'A symbol of everything': Tiananmen vigils also for HK future
Vigils worldwide to remember the Tiananmen Square massacre will also reflect on Hong Kong's future and pay tribute to those who have died from COVID-19.
- Eryk Bagshaw
Defiant Hong Kong media baron arrested over role in protests
His singular status as a prominent businessman in Hong Kong who supports the democracy movement made him a frequent target of Beijing-backed elements.
- Elaine Yu
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- Greg Callaghan
Chinese premier who pushed for Tiananmen Square crackdown dies
Li Peng, who was Chinese premier during the bloody 1989 crackdown on protesting students in Tiananmen Square and during the handover of Hong Kong from Britain, has died aged 91.
- Kirsty Needham