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US and Taiwan Honor Tiananmen Victims Amid Censorship

6/4/2025

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On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, US officials and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te united to honor the victims, underscoring the vital need for remembrance. Amidst China's censorship, the cries for justice and democracy echo louder than ever, as estimates reveal that hundreds, possibly thousands, lost their lives to the military's brutal crackdown on June 4, 1989.

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On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, US officials and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te united to honor the victims, underscoring the vital need for remembrance. Amidst China's censorship, the cries for justice and democracy echo louder than ever, as estimates reveal that hundreds, possibly thousands, lost their lives to the military's brutal crackdown on June 4, 1989.