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1989 crackdown

Coverage of 1989 crackdown in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 16:07 UTCMost recent: Aug 22 · 01:36 UTC
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Tang Ngok-kwanperson1Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of Chinaorganization1Hong Kongplace1Victoria Parkplace1Tiananmen Squareplace1Beijingplace1Tiananmenplace1political ordertopic1independent worker organizingtopic1global economytopic1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 22 · 01:36 UTCWTOP DC
    Former Hong Kong vigil organizer strives to mark Tiananmen crackdown despite convictions

    Tang Ngok-kwan continues to discreetly remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Hong Kong, despite its status as a political taboo in mainland China. Despite an annual candlelight vigil vanishing and fellow activists being incarcerated, Tang visits historical sites like Victoria Park on the eve of the anniversary. Furthermore, two former colleagues were convicted under a Beijing-imposed national security law for allegedly inciting others to overthrow the leadership of China’s Communist Party.

  • POLITICSJun 3 · 16:07 UTCTHE DIPLOMAT
    Tiananmen Is Not Just China’s Story

    The 1989 crackdown reinforced a political order that made independent worker organizing nearly impossible. Its effects have been felt across the global economy.