Two artists in Hong Kong were stopped and detained by plainclothes police while silently commemorating the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident. One artist was stopped for holding a "proposal" balloon, which police later popped, while another released a long red string. Victoria Park, a former major commemoration site, is heavily policed.
Russia's newspapers highlight escalating Middle East tensions with US-Iran exchanges, intensified Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets prompting retaliation, and rising risks of a global food crisis due to conflict and supply disruptions.
Chinese supermodel Xi Mengyao's wedding in France featured a Chanel gown from 1989. Chinese media largely avoided mentioning the year "1989" due to its sensitivity around the June 4th anniversary, with only some fashion bloggers explicitly stating it.
The article argues for the importance of remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown, especially in Taiwan. It highlights how authoritarian regimes use forgetting as a tool of control, citing China's censorship and Hong Kong's suppression of commemorations. The author emphasizes that remembering is a moral responsibility and a testament to a society's civilization.
The 'June 4th Second Generation' in China, children of 1989 Tiananmen Square protesters, grapple with fragmented memories and state censorship. Many, like Fang Xiran and Zhu Junpeng, face personal sacrifices and navigate a complex legacy, while activists like He Xiaoqing work to preserve historical truth.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the second highest-grossing Indian film, will be available on JioHotstar in India from June 5, 2026. The film premiered internationally on Netflix on May 14, 2026.
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 4th
