Hong Kong activist, barrister and politician
On June 4, 2026, authorities mark the anniversary with tightened security. Relatives of victims are barred from graves in Beijing; vigils in Hong Kong remain restricted. International voices insist on memory and accountability while protests occur abroad and in other cities.
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance, face a verdict on inciting subversion under the national security law. Their trial highlights concerns about freedoms in Hong Kong as authorities say the case is legally grounded.