Taiwan commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the only place where Chinese people can mourn the event due to censorship in China and Hong Kong. Hong Kong's pro-democracy events have been suppressed by the government using the national security law. Taiwan stands as a beacon of democracy in Asia and vows to remember the victims of Tiananmen Square.
Key Points
Taiwan commemorates the Tiananmen Square massacre as the only place where Chinese people can mourn the event
Hong Kong's pro-democracy events have been suppressed by the government under the national security law
President William Lai Ching-te vows to remember the victims of Tiananmen Square and uphold human rights and democracy in Taiwan
Pros
Taiwan provides a platform for Chinese people to remember the Tiananmen Square massacre
President William Lai Ching-te vows to uphold human rights, freedom, and democracy in Taiwan
Cons
Censorship and suppression of pro-democracy events in Hong Kong and China
Chinese military aircraft's provocative actions around Taiwan