US ‘will not forget June 4’, says Blinken, while Taiwain set to be only part of Chinese-speaking world where public commemorations permitted
“While many are no longer able to speak up themselves, we and many around the world continue to stand up on their behalf and support their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and the rights of individuals,” Blinken said.and to those who continue to stand against injustice and seek freedom, we will not forget June 4.”
Tiananmen vigils were set to be held globally on Saturday, with rights group Amnesty International coordinating candlelit ones in 20 cities “to demand justice and show solidarity for Hong Kong”. In Hong Kong, police last year blocked off a park to prevent people gathering to commemorate the anniversary and arrested the planned vigil’s organiser.
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