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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.
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9 September, 2024
Chow Hang-tung is a former vice-chairwoman of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. Photo: AFP
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

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong prosecutor fired after disciplinary hearing wants judicial review

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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Foreign diplomats visit Victoria Park on the 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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.

The centrepiece of the store’s current “monthly theme” is a window display featuring the numbers “35/5” obscured by a large red canvas. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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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Stephen Chow, Hong Kong’s Catholic bishop, has called for forgiveness ahead of 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

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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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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Last year’s “Hometown Market” in Victoria Park showcased 200 booths, performances and games from June 3 to 5. Photo: May Tse
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.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court cites activist’s behaviour post-security law in denying bail

Activist Chow Hang-tung is accused of inciting subversion in connection with her role as vice-president of group behind city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil.

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Hong Kong national security law

Chinese embassy condemns UK’s ‘flagrant interference’ in Hong Kong affairs

Statement follows British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s meeting with Jimmy Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai.

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Jimmy Lai in Stanley Prison in June. The media tycoon will go on trial on Monday for charges related to the national security law. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil group trio was denied fair trial, senior counsel says

Philip Dykes says his side was ‘fatally handicapped’ while defending the accused because investigators had withheld evidence.

Hong Kong national security law

Student jailed over plan to display seditious banner in Hong Kong

Magistrate says defendant was a ‘participant in an international campaign’ and banner was capable of stirring up anger

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong security chief slams ‘art’ threats, doesn’t confirm if sculptor wanted

Security minister Chris Tang’s letter revealed by Danish artist Jens Galschiot, who created Pillar of Shame marking Tiananmen Square crackdown

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The Pillar of Shame sculpture had stood at HKU’s campus since 1997 and was regularly displayed at the annual June 4 vigil in Victoria Park. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong police

Police ring of steel for July 1 Hong Kong handover commemorations

More than 6,000 officers to be out on the streets on Saturday in wake of spate of stabbings and to deter potential trouble at handover commemoration events

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Police officers outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, where a flag raising ceremony and cocktail reception will be held as part of the commemoration. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Letters | Early retirement? Young people should search their fun-loving souls

Readers discuss the work ethic of the younger generations, the sensitivity in Hong Kong over the June 4 anniversary, and the opposition to building flats on the Fanling golf course.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court allows appeal against acquittal of Tiananmen vigil group member

Justice department’s appeal against Chow Hang-tung’s acquittal approved as case involves points of ‘great and general importance’, three judges say.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong pollster cancels release of public opinion survey on June 4 crackdown

Head of Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute says decision was taken after ‘risk assessment’ by administration.

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Mak Yin-ting, a veteran journalist and former chairwoman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, is taken to a police van after she was detained in Causeway Bay, near the traditional site of the Tiananmen Square June 4 crackdown commemoration. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong, mainland China slam UN criticism of handling of June 4 anniversary

Authorities hit back after UN reaction to June 4 crackdown anniversary detentions and international consulates’ commemorations of event.

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People detained by police on Sunday near the traditional Victoria Park venue for the Tiananmen Square commemoration are put in police vans. Photo: Elson Li 04JUN23 SCMP / Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Carnival replaces June 4 vigil in Hong Kong park

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong woman arrested, 23 detained near park that once hosted June 4 vigil

Among those taken away were Chan Po-ying, leader of League of Social Democrats, and Leo Tang Kin-wah, ex-vice-chairman of disbanded Confederation of Trade Unions.

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