New persecution in China for those seeking to commemorate Tiananmen massacre anniversary

China has reportedly detained or threatened dozens of people as part of a “wave of persecution” targeting those seeking to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Tuesday will be the 30th anniversary of the infamous crackdown, which saw the Chinese army kill hundreds, possibly thousands, of protesters taking part in student-led pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing’s central square.

Via The Independent

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