Vigil 4 June: Tens of thousands of people defy government ban (video)

Tens of thousands of people commemorate the Tiananmen massacre of 4 June 1989 despite government ban.

Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – Tens of thousands of people today challenged a government ban in order to gather to remember the 4 June 1989 Tiananmen massacre when thousands of Chinese students were massacred for demanding freedom and democracy.

In the morning, pro-democracy activists protested in groups of eight so as to remain within the limits on gatherings set by the authorities to counter the pandemic.

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