As the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized the Chinese government for escalating efforts to erase public memory of the 1989 massacre and for tightening restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. The Tiananmen Massacre occurred after weeks of peaceful protests in Beijing, where citizens demanded democratic reforms. HRW highlighted that the Chinese government has never provided a complete account of the casualties or held accountable those responsible for the violence. Yalkun Uluyol, HRW's China researcher, stated that by suppressing historical memory, the government undermines respect for fundamental rights. Recent disruptions of commemorative events, including the Tiananmen Mothers' gathering, reflect ongoing censorship, particularly in mainland China, where references to the massacre are heavily restricted. Despite these challenges, diaspora communities around the world are organizing events to remember the victims and advocate for truth and justice.