Human Rights Watch reports that the Chinese government is intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre while suppressing social control. Commemorations are banned, and families of victims have not received justice. International calls for accountability continue as diaspora groups organize events worldwide.

• 01The Chinese government has not acknowledged the Tiananmen Massacre or held any officials accountable for the killings.
• 02The Tiananmen Mothers, a group advocating for victims' families, reported the deaths of 202 people during the crackdown.
• 03Censorship surrounding the massacre has intensified, with Hong Kong authorities enforcing strict controls similar to those in mainland China.
• 04Human Rights Watch urges the Chinese government to allow commemorations, compensate victims' families, and conduct an independent inquiry into the massacre.
• 05Despite repression, commemorations are planned in over 30 cities across 7 countries, highlighting ongoing efforts to remember the victims.

The ongoing censorship and repression in China and Hong Kong affect the ability of citizens to express their rights to free speech and assembly.