The World Remembers The Tiananmen Massacre. China Increases Security In Beijing

Daily Mail: China tightens security in Beijing on the 30th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown while thousands gather in self-ruled Hong Kong to commemorate the victims in a candlelight vigil

* Tight security serves as a reminder of China's attempts to quash memories of the bloodbath on June 4, 1989
* Hundreds and possibly thousands of people were believed to be killed by troops and tanks during a protest
* Thousands of people showed up at a candlelight vigil in central Hong Kong to pay tribute to the victims
* Beijing criticised U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for calling the victims 'heroes of the Chinese people'
* China's defence minister said the crackdown was 'correct' as the country has made 'tremendous changes'

China has stepped up security around Tiananmen Square in central Beijing - exactly 30 years after unarmed pro-democracy protesters were killed by troops and tanks sent by the government on the plaza.

Extra checkpoints and street closures greeted tourists who showed up before 5am to watch the daily flag-raising ceremony at the square. An honor guard marched across a barricaded road and raised the Chinese flag as the national anthem played.

The tight security served as a reminder of the government's attempts to quash any memories of the crackdown on the night of June 3-4, 1989, when hundreds and possibly thousands of people were believed to be killed.

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More News On Remembering The Tiananmen Massacre

China handles Tiananmen anniversary with usual silence -- AP
Beijing silent as tight security surrounds Tiananmen Square anniversary -- The Guardian
Hong Kong holds somber Tiananmen vigil as Beijing goes into lockdown -- Reuters
Hong Kong activists hold Tiananmen candlelight vigil -- AP
Tiananmen 30th anniversary: Thousands hold huge vigil in Hong Kong -- BBC
Tiananmen Square massacre marked with Hong Kong vigil -- The Guardian
Silence, high security in China on 30th anniversary of Tiananmen -- France 24
Hong Kong remembers Tiananmen, fearful for its own future -- AFP
Hong Kong prepares for commemoration of 1989 Tiananmen crackdown -- Al Jazeera
Tiananmen Square: China minister defends 1989 crackdown -- BBC
Pompeo statement on Tiananmen met with sharp China response -- AP
Tiananmen: China rebukes Pompeo on 30th anniversary of protests -- BBC
China condemns US 'arrogance' after Tiananmen anniversary remarks -- Al Jazeera