Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, key architect of China's market economy transition, dies at 97; cremation set for Tuesday in Beijing with national mourning.
US lawmakers John Moolenaar and Christopher Smith have requested the Justice Department and FBI investigate vandalism at the June 4th Memorial Museum in El Monte, California. The museum reported that unknown individuals broke in on May 31, spray-painted exhibits, and damaged property, causing serious damage.
A Chinese activist in the UK, Apple Peiqing Ni, was subjected to deepfake posts on X portraying her as a drug addict and sexually promiscuous. X initially rejected her complaints, stating the posts did not breach platform rules, only suspending the account after The Guardian intervened.
China accused the US of distorting facts after Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Beijing stated its conclusion on the 'political turmoil' and called Rubio's remarks an interference in internal affairs.
A Threads user claimed that if the DPP had governed during the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and Taiwan's 228 Incident, they would have been 'more brutal.' Meta AI refuted this, stating the KMT was responsible for the most deaths in Taiwan during the White Terror and that comparing current parties to past authoritarian regimes is historically inaccurate.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented unprecedented censorship on Douyin livestreams, banning phrases like "sorry" and "I love you," as well as all numbers and loud speaking, leading to widespread user frustration and confusion.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented its strictest censorship measures yet on Douyin, banning loud speech, apologies, expressions of love, numbers, and English letters. Many streamers were banned for violating new regulations, leaving netizens frustrated and bewildered by the increasingly absurd restrictions.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China's Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SHI) and Shanghai A-share Index (SHA) both closed with a 0.64% decline, a coincidence that has sparked discussion and been labeled a "super coincidence" by some.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident, Hong Kongers in Taiwan held a candlelight vigil in Taipei's 228 Peace Park. Despite heavy rain and low turnout, participants called for the "elimination of the CCP" and the "vindication of June Fourth," advocating for the liberation of Hong Kong and all of China.
Trente-sept ans après la répression de Tiananmen, le régime chinois intensifie l'effacement historique. Les familles de victimes se voient interdire l'accès au cimetière Wanan pour commémorer leurs enfants, une première.
China is intensifying efforts to suppress public remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, blocking victims' families from visiting graves and censoring discussions on the 37th anniversary. The move is seen as part of a broader campaign to control historical memory, drawing criticism from rights groups and international officials.
Wu'er Kaixi, a prominent Tiananmen Square protest leader, warns that China poses a threat to global civilization, driven by profit rather than ideology. Now living in Taipei, Kaixi criticizes appeasement policies and urges governments to be wary of Chinese investments.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Malaysian political and social activists note that while public attention to the event wanes, especially among youth, China's expanding exchange activities and their political implications remain a focus for some segments of Malaysian public opinion.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown by drawing parallels with the Czech "Velvet Revolution." He criticized China's ongoing authoritarian expansion and suppression of its people and overseas dissidents, emphasizing Taiwan's shared history of resisting authoritarianism with the Czech Republic and the need to defend democracy.
La portavoce del ministero degli Esteri cinese, Mao Ning, ha accusato il segretario di Stato USA Marco Rubio di distorcere i fatti riguardo alla repressione di Piazza Tiananmen del 1989, definendo le sue affermazioni un'interferenza negli affari interni cinesi.
Zum 37. Jahrestag des Tiananmen-Massakers hat US-Außenminister Marco Rubio Chinas Zensur kritisiert. Auch Taiwans Präsident William Lai rief zur Aufarbeitung auf. In Hongkong wurde ein Künstler wegen einer Gedenkaktion festgenommen.
Chinese mobile games restricted social features on June 4th, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident. Developers cited the upcoming Gaokao (college entrance exam) as the reason, sparking online discussion and accusations of censorship.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre by urging China to face its history and acknowledge the event. He highlighted the systemic differences between Taiwan and China, emphasizing democratic values and freedom.
37 years ago, China's military violently suppressed pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square. The government has never released a full death toll, with estimates in the thousands. The event remains a sensitive and taboo topic in China.
KMT legislator Lai Shih-pao questioned President Lai Ching-te's remarks on the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, noting it seemed contradictory to his stance on cross-strait relations. However, Lai Shih-pao expressed hope that the President's statement could facilitate dialogue with China.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te criticized China for not acknowledging the Tiananmen Square Massacre. He urged China to face its history and begin dialogue. China does not commemorate the 1989 events, while commemorations are held in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te criticized China for its failure to acknowledge the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. He urged China to confront its history, recognize the truth, and initiate dialogue, contrasting a 'truly great country' with reliance on military might.
Zum 37. Jahrestag des Tiananmen-Massakers haben US-Außenminister Marco Rubio und Taiwans Präsident William Lai Chinas Zensur kritisiert und zur Aufarbeitung der Ereignisse aufgerufen. Rubio betonte, dass die Erinnerung an die Opfer nicht ausgelöscht werden könne, während Lai hofft, dass China sich der Wahrheit stelle und Dialog suche.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, urging China to face its history and highlighting the differences between Taiwan's democratic system and China's authoritarian rule. He called on Beijing to acknowledge the truth, offer comfort, and begin reconciliation.
