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​Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 2025.
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Tiananmen Square anniversary, Prison break in Pakistan, & More

Today marks the 36th anniversary of China’s deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters occupying Tiananmen Square on June 4th, 1989.

Leading Hong Kong activists charged for Tiananmen vigil gathering

Leading Hong Kong activists charged for Tiananmen vigil gathering

US oil companies fill their coffers
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US oil companies fill their coffers

While the average American household has spent $1,100 more on gas and diesel since the start of the Iran war, oil companies have been profiting from higher fuel prices.

Protests and troops...in Hong Kong
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Protests and troops...in Hong Kong

For 30 years, citizens of Hong Kong have gathered in Victoria Park on the evening of June 4 to honor the peaceful protesters massacred in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on that date in 1989. But this year, the park was surrounded by barricades to keep people out.





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What's next for America; protests & pandemic; Hong Kong autonomy
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What's next for America; protests & pandemic; Hong Kong autonomy

On the latest edition of World In 60 Seconds, Ian Bremmer brings an extra-long analysis to pressing issues. Pandemic, economic depression and now mass protests. What's next for America? With inequality protests going global, where does that leave coronavirus and social distancing? Hong Kong banned the Tiananmen Square vigil for the first time, coming up on June 4th. What does that say for its autonomy?



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Chinese cartoonist Badiucao slams Twitter for refusing Tiananmen emoji

Chinese cartoonist Badiucao slams Twitter for refusing Tiananmen emoji

China denounces US, EU criticism over Tiananmen

China denounces US, EU criticism over Tiananmen

Incident still taboo; young Chinese focus on path ahead

Incident still taboo; young Chinese focus on path ahead

Despite harassment, victims' families fight to find the truth

Despite harassment, victims' families fight to find the truth

30 years after Tiananmen, a Chinese military insider warns: Never forget

30 years after Tiananmen, a Chinese military insider warns: Never forget

May 4th movement needs to return to its roots

May 4th movement needs to return to its roots