37th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Crackdown06/04/2026Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have told victims' families to call off an annual tribute at a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary. Hundreds were killed during the military action against pro-democracy protesters. The crackdown marked a turning point in China's history, leading to economic liberalization without political reform. Amnesty International has criticized the suppression, calling it a heartless act by Chinese authorities.