And today is the 15th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China when the government killed hundreds during a student uprising. The New York Times is reporting the Chinese government has taken great measures to block any protests on the anniversary. Many human rights activists and dissidents have been put under house arrest. The Asia Times reports special police forces have been trained to counter initiatives by students and political activists on the anniversary. And universities have been put under surveillance. Around the square itself the government has posting vans at entrances is limiting access to the area. The Chinese government has made Commemorating June 4th in any way illegal.
China Cracks Down on Tiananmen Anniversary
HeadlineJun 04, 2004