China Intensifies Security on Tiananmen Anniversary

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China's intensified crackdown on Tiananmen memorials, even abroad, reflects its growing obsession with national security under Xi Jinping. This shift towards a security state aims to protect Communist party rule and distract from economic challenges, sacrificing freedoms and international relations in the process.
Topics:top-news#china#human-rights#international-politics#national-security#tiananmen-square#xi-jinping
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