The annual gatherings in Hong Kong to commemorate the Tiananmen Square massacre have ended since 2020, following the introduction of national security laws and COVID-related restrictions. The atmosphere on the anniversary was subdued, with police patrolling Victoria Park while a small fair took place, devoid of reference to the historic events. The Hong Kong authorities have actively removed monuments and literature pertaining to the 1989 crackdown, underscoring a broad effort to suppress public memory. Chief Executive John Lee emphasized that any commemorative activities must adhere to legal stipulations, leaving citizens with limited options for remembrance.
The gatherings, which once drew tens of thousands, ended in 2020 after national security laws were introduced alongside COVID-related restrictions.
In recent years, monuments and books related to the crackdown have been removed from public spaces by Hong Kong authorities.
Chief Executive John Lee stated that all activities must comply with the law, without confirming if commemorations could take place.
On Wednesday, police officers patrolled Victoria Park, where a small fair sold food and other goods, without reference to the events of June 4, 36 years ago.
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