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China Censors Broadcast On Tiananmen Square Anniversary

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Today marks the 35th anniversary of China's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. On June 4th, 1989, the People's Liberation Army brutally suppressed young protesters advocating for democracy and an end to government corruption. The exact death toll remains unknown, with estimates ranging from hundreds to thousands.

The iconic image of a lone man in a white shirt facing off against a column of tanks, known as Tank Man, symbolizes individual defiance against state power. Despite heavy censorship, images and footage of the crackdown were smuggled out of China, highlighting the government's efforts to erase this dark chapter from history.

In present-day China, commemorations of the Tiananmen Square massacre are banned, with heavy security in place to prevent any public gatherings or vigils. Even in Hong Kong, where protests were once held annually, only a few individuals were arrested this year for attempting to remember the events of June 4th, 1989.

The Chinese government's strict control over information has led to many citizens being unaware of the Tiananmen Square massacre, with some only learning about it after leaving the country and accessing uncensored sources. China's Internet remains heavily censored, further limiting access to historical truths.

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