US EditionHong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
- Li Xiaoming, a former PLA lieutenant who witnessed the 1989 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, has spoken out publicly and cautioned that Taiwan might face a similar violent response if it challenges Beijing.
- The massacre took place on June 3–4, 1989, following several weeks of nonviolent demonstrations in Beijing, where participants called for political change, press liberties, and the right to express their views freely.
- Li is the only known former PLA soldier to speak openly about the crackdown, which involved tanks, live ammunition, and the deaths of hundreds or thousands of civilians.
- Li emphasized that Taiwan should carefully examine the Tiananmen massacre as it exposes Beijing's willingness to use military force against protesters, warning that a similar crackdown could occur in Taiwan if dissent escalates.
- Taiwan remains one of the few places in Asia where June 4 commemorations occur openly, highlighting its importance amid escalating cross-strait security concerns.
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Ex-PLA officer warns Taiwan could face Tiananmen-style crackdown - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, June 3 (CNA) A former officer in China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) who witnessed the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre has warned that Taiwan could face a similar fate if China attempts to unify the country by force.
Detained Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung to launch 36-hour hunger strike on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
HK barrister-activist Chow Hang-tung has announced that she will launch a 36-hour hunger strike in prison on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing.
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