Taiwan: Hong Kong’s political refugees continue their fight for political freedom
10 June 2023 |
5:59 am
June 4 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. Usually, Hong Kongers take the lead in commemorating this event with massive candle light vigils. But, since China imposed its national security law in 2020, public criticism of the regime in Beijing has become dangerous.
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