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Hong Kong vigil organisers convicted of incitement under security law
world14 days ago

Hong Kong vigil organisers convicted of incitement under security law

Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of incitement to subversion for organizing the annual Tiananmen vigil; sentencing is pending, while a third defendant, Albert Ho, has pleaded guilty. The verdict underscores Beijing’s tight control under the national security law and the ongoing crackdown on civil society in Hong Kong, drawing criticism from Amnesty International over the broad use of subversion charges.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#hong-kong#incitement-to-subversion
HK Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Convicted Under Security Law
world14 days ago

HK Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Convicted Under Security Law

Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of inciting others to subvert state power under Hong Kong’s national security law for organizing Tiananmen Square vigils; a third defendant, Albert Ho, had pleaded guilty earlier, with sentencing for the two pending. The case underscores how the security law is being used to curb pro-democracy activities and the longstanding ban on Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong.

via BBC|
#hong-kong#incitement#national-security-law
China tightens grip on Tiananmen memory as anniversary looms
world-news3 months ago

China tightens grip on Tiananmen memory as anniversary looms

As the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown approaches, Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase public memory of the 1989 protests, including police warnings to families of crackdown victims not to visit graves, while in Hong Kong authorities stopped and searched a local artist on the eve of the anniversary, highlighting ongoing suppression of dissent and remembrance.

via AP News|
#censorship#china#hong-kong
Keeping Tiananmen’s memory alive through archives and exile
world3 months ago

Keeping Tiananmen’s memory alive through archives and exile

The piece examines how memory of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown is at risk of fading under tightening censorship, highlighting grassroots efforts to preserve history—such as Helmut Opletal’s photographs archived by China Unofficial Archives and Li Rui’s diaries kept at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. It covers legal battles over the diaries, threats faced by activists, and how technology both enables repression and expands access to suppressed material, with observers like Zhou Fengsuo arguing that the memory persists despite aging witnesses and CCP pressure.

via The Guardian|
#archives#censorship#human-rights
Leaked Footage Reveals Trial of Chinese General Who Opposed Tiananmen Crackdown
history8 months ago

Leaked Footage Reveals Trial of Chinese General Who Opposed Tiananmen Crackdown

Rare footage of PLA General Xu Qinxian, who refused to lead troops into Tiananmen Square during the 1989 protests, has been leaked online, providing rare insight into the military's internal dissent during the Tiananmen crackdown. The six-hour court martial video reveals Xu's opposition to martial law and his concerns about bloodshed, highlighting the complex loyalty and political environment within China's military during a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history.

via The Guardian|
#1989-protests#chinese-military#history
Tiananmen Square Anniversary Highlights Tensions and Suppressed Memories
world1 year ago

Tiananmen Square Anniversary Highlights Tensions and Suppressed Memories

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China's handling of the event and called for recognition of the pro-democracy protesters' bravery, while China accused him of interfering in its internal affairs and distorted the historical facts. The anniversary highlights ongoing tensions over human rights and historical acknowledgment between China and the West.

via Fox News|
#china#democracy#massacre
US and Taiwan Mark 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre
world1 year ago

US and Taiwan Mark 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan and the US commemorated the event, condemning China's denial and censorship, while China dismissed Western comments as distortions of history. Security was heightened in Hong Kong and China, with ongoing restrictions and silence around the event, which China considers a sensitive and taboo subject.

via Reuters|
#china-censorship#june-4-anniversary#taiwan-democracy
Cathay Pacific Pulls 'Family Guy' Episode Over Tiananmen Scene
entertainment1 year ago

Cathay Pacific Pulls 'Family Guy' Episode Over Tiananmen Scene

Cathay Pacific Airways has apologized and removed a Family Guy episode featuring a reference to the Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' from its in-flight entertainment, following a complaint about potential national security law breaches. The episode, "Death Has a Shadow," includes a scene with the main character in Tiananmen Square, which led to the decision to pull it from the airline's offerings.

via South China Morning Post|
#cathay-pacific#censorship#entertainment
Tiananmen Square's Enhanced Security Signals China's Evolution
world-news1 year ago

Tiananmen Square's Enhanced Security Signals China's Evolution

Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a symbol of Chinese state power, now features heightened security measures, including metal detectors and a digital booking system, reflecting the government's increased control and sensitivity to potential protests. This change is seen as a response to the insecurities of China's current leadership under President Xi Jinping, who has consolidated power and tightened security across the country. Despite these measures, tourists continue to visit the iconic site, accepting the restrictions as part of the experience.

via NPR|
#china#protests#security
"35 Years On: Tiananmen's Legacy and China's Silence"
international-news2 years ago

"35 Years On: Tiananmen's Legacy and China's Silence"

U.S. Congress members commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, warning that China's current leadership remains as ruthless as in 1989. The event included former student leaders and activists, highlighting the shift in U.S. policy from engagement to competition with China. The Chinese embassy defended its actions and criticized U.S. interference, while U.S. officials and activists urged continued vigilance against human rights abuses in China.

via The Associated Press|
#china#human-rights#international-news