2021/06/04 |
Lessons From Tiananmen: How To Understand the Fate of Hong Kong’s Protests
The history of the Tiananmen protests might help explain the fate of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.
2021/06/04 |
Tiananmen Vigil Ban: Hong Kong Activists Lament Worsening Freedom in City
After authorities banned an annual vigil to commemorate the victims of China’s deadly Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong activists at home and abroad are seeking ways to keep the tradition alive.
2021/01/06 |
History Is ‘China’s Most Important Psychological Tool’
China is widely regarded as a millennia-old nation-state, but this is a misconception, journalist Bill Hayton claims in his new book.
2020/06/12 |
Zoom Temporarily Suspends Account After Hosting Tiananmen Square Event
Humanitarian China, an organization focused on providing relief for political prisoners and activists, had its Zoom account shut down. "It seems possible Zoom acted on pressure from the CCP," the organization said in a statement.
2020/06/04 |
Taipei Holds Tiananmen Vigil in Solidarity With Hong Kong
Taipei holds its annual Tiananmen vigil and shows support for Hong Kong, where the memorial was banned for the first time in 30 years.
2019/08/29 |
Canada Deports a Tiananmen Activist With Mental Health Problems
Canada has deported Chinese dissident Yang Wei on the grounds that his violent tendencies would threaten public safety.
2018/10/03 |
OPINION: There Can Be No Transitional Justice Without Truth of Those Involved
Two researchers appraise transitional justice through the lens of China’s Tiananmen Square Massacre and Taiwan’s 228 Incident.
2017/06/08 |
CARTOON: China Rebuffs Taiwan President's Comments on Tiananmen Massacre
China hit back at President Tsai-Ing-wen’s tweets that called for China to adopt democratic reforms.
2017/06/02 |
PODCAST: Tiananmen Massacre, China’s Most Wanted Keeps the Protest Alive
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2016/11/08 |
Trump, Tiananmen and the Rise of Authoritarianism
Even if he loses the presidential election , the legacy of Trump is likely to linger in the increasingly divisive politics of the United States.
2015/10/15 |
Japan Displeased with Inclusion of the Nanjing Massacre in the Memory of the World by UNESCO
During Chinese State Councilor Yang Jie-chi’s visit to Japan, UNESCO decided to include the 1937 Nanjing Massacre documents in the Memory of the World. Tokyo remains suspicious about the credibility of these documents and protests against the decision. Japan is also considering suspending its funding for UNESCO.