Commemorativeelligence: Remembering Tiananmen Square Amid Clampdowns and Erasure
Hong Kong, China: The approaching 35th anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square crackdown draws attention to the persistence of memories despite attempts to erase them. As the crackdown remains a forbidden topic in mainland China, overseas commemorations have become increasingly vital in preserving the memory of the tragic events of 1989. Prominent scholar Rowena He, who has been actively speaking out on behalf of those silenced by the crackdown, has faced personal challenges in Hong Kong. …