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June 4 vigil in Hong Kong

June 4 vigil in Hong Kong
June 4 marks the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and has become a day of peaceful demonstrations in Hong Kong. In early 1989, students in Beijing led demonstrations against China's central government calling for greater freedoms. In the early hours of June 4, the military moved in to remove the demonstrators. An unconfirmed number of unarmed civilians were killed in the crackdown.
Lee Cheuk-yan poses for a photograph at the Legislative Council Complex in 2016. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong courts

Former Hong Kong lawmaker denies abetting criminal activity in mainland China

Ex-lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan says those backed by his alliance should not have been considered as violating mainland law in the first place.

Hong Kong courts

One-party rule contradicts constitution, anti-China activist tells trial

Hong Kong courts

2 anti-China activists have case to answer in subversion trial, court rules

Hong Kong national security law

Defence argues Tiananmen vigil activists’ actions ‘lawful’ exercise of rights

Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership.

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The last vigil marking the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, held in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park in 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong prosecutors say anti-China activists’ case not a political trial

Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activist admits to subversion, 2 others deny charges

Albert Ho admits pushing for end to mainland China’s one-party rule, while Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to be tried for national security crimes.

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Hong Kong politics

2 arrested, 10 taken away as Hong Kong police ramp up June 4 patrols

Officers take away 10 people in Wan Chai and Eastern districts for allegedly committing a breach of the peace.

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A youngster in school uniform and holding a bouquet is stopped by police. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Books about June 4 Tiananmen Square crackdown grow scarce in Hong Kong

Booksellers reluctant to stock titles that might cross national security law ‘red lines’, and observers fear break in how memories of event are inherited by new generations.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to host carnival at former Tiananmen vigil site for third straight year

One organiser of government-backed ‘Hometown Market’ says time and location aligns with previous years, no intention to overshadow anniversary.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Judgments reflect the independence and impartiality of Hong Kong’s courts

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal quashes the convictions of three activists while ruling in favour of government in a separate case.

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong to review how national security law enforced after challenge over rules

Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says government studying court case to understand how law can be better applied.

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Chow Hang-tung was the vice-chairwoman of the now-disbanded group behind the city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil. She and two other former members successfully challenged the national security law’s implementation rules. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s top court overturns convictions of Tiananmen vigil activists

Leaders of now-dissolved group, including Chow Hang-tung, were sentenced to jail in 2023 for rejecting police request.

Hong Kong courts

Subversion trial judges reject Hong Kong activist’s bid for remote testimonies

High Court turns down application by Chow Hang-tung, who will stand trial next year for allegedly inciting subversion.

Universities in Hong Kong

Letters | HKU council’s bullying behaviour needs to be stood up to

Readers discuss the threat to the University of Hong Kong’s upward trajectory, Hongkongers’ right to peaceful assembly, and the kind of talent the city welcomes.

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A view of HKU on June 4, when it was named as 17th in the world in the annual Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) university rankings. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong prosecutor fired after disciplinary hearing wants judicial review

Prosecutor lost job and pension entitlement after he accused police of lying and asked colleagues to mark anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown in emails.

A Hong Kong prosecutor fired for emails that included a call for colleagues to mark the 2020 anniverary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown asks for judicial review. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams Western diplomats for visiting Hong Kong’s ex-Tiananmen vigil site

Spokesman for China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong says some officials from foreign consulates in city are staging political dramas, using pretext of ‘human rights’.

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Crime in Hong Kong

2 Hong Kong suspects released on bail after arrests on June 4 crackdown anniversary

Activist known as ‘Grandma Wong’ released on bail after arrest on suspicion of sedition for chanting slogans on anniversary.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | What happened to Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square crackdown vigil?

Annual vigil in Victoria Park to commemorate the anniversary of 1989 Tiananmen Square protests long drew many residents until last one held by organisers in 2019.

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The June 4 vigil drew an estimated 180,000 attendees in 2019, according to organisers. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong bookstore draws visitors with symbolic displays on Tiananmen anniversary

Candles on sale for HK$6.4 among the draws for curious visitors heading to Hunter Bookstore in Sham Shui Po on June 4 anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Hong Kong politics

Western envoys make surprise visit to Hong Kong’s former Tiananmen vigil site

Political scientist Lau Siu-kai says diplomats may be trying to express ‘solidarity’ with those who want to mark anniversary, but ‘they don’t dare to go too far and only try to send a subtle message’.

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Hong Kong national security law

Editorial | Door is still open for lawful Hong Kong remembrance of June 4 crackdown

The days of staging a mass vigil in the city are in the past but this is nevertheless a time for remembrance, reflection and hopes of moving forward.

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Candlelight vigils, attended by tens of thousands in Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park, marked the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown for three decades. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong's national security law

Exco members say Hongkongers can mark Tiananmen crackdown in private

Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says she sees no problem with private commemoration of Tiananmen Square crackdown.

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Police officers blockade Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park in 2021 after the Tiananmen Square crackdown commemoration was banned because of the coronavirus risk. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong cardinal urges ‘forgiveness’ for June 4 crackdown ahead of anniversary

Top Catholic leader Stephen Chow Sau-yan’s comments come in wake of first arrests made by Hong Kong police under local national security law.

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Hong Kong national security law

Video | Six arrested under new domestic security law in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's national security law

Who is Chow Hang-tung, Hong Kong activist arrested under domestic security law?

Chow arrested alongside five others on allegations of ‘repeatedly publishing posts with seditious intentions’ by ‘exploiting upcoming sensitive date’.

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Chow Hang-tung, who has been arrested with five others under Hong Kong’s new domestic national security legislation. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong's national security law

Activist behind June 4 events in Hong Kong among 6 arrested under new security law

Among those detained is activist Chow Hang-tung, security chief Chris Tang reveals.

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Activist Chow Hang-tung was one of six people arrested under the new law on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong pro-Beijing group aims to hold Victoria Park food carnival on June 4

If the event is approved, it will be the fifth straight year since 2019 that a police-authorised candlelight vigil has not been held in Causeway Bay park.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court rejects appeal by Tiananmen alliance trio in police probe case

Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.

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