Tiananmen Anniversary Marked by Heavy Security and Arrests in China and Hong Kong

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Tiananmen Anniversary Marked by Heavy Security and Arrests in China and Hong Kong
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On the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, China heightened security in Beijing and Hong Kong to prevent public commemorations. The Chinese government continues to censor any mention of the event, while overseas commemorations have become crucial for preserving its memory. Despite the heavy security, some Hong Kong residents and international communities found ways to remember the victims privately and publicly.

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