37 Years After Tiananmen: Why the Crackdown Remains a Sensitive Topic in China
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 05, 2026, 22:57 IST | Updated: Jun 05, 2026, 22:57 IST
Thirty-seven years after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the event remains one of the most sensitive and heavily censored chapters in China's modern history. As families of victims report new restrictions on memorial visits, candlelight vigils and commemorations continue across the world. This report looks at the 1989 pro-democracy protests, the military crackdown that followed, and why the legacy of Tiananmen continues to spark debate decades later.
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