Tiananmen Square is in the news as Hong Kong activists face trials linked to the 1989 crackdown’s commemoration, spotlighting ongoing dissent and one-party rule. Background: Beijing landmark near the Forbidden City.
US senator Marco Rubio has reiterated remarks linked to Tiananmen crackdown, underscoring unresolved memory of the 1989 killings. Hong Kong activists have faced police obstruction amid muted public commemorations ahead of the June 4 anniversary. Reports from Reuters, The Independent and AP News show continued restrictions on peaceful expression in China and Hong Kong.