Hong Kong police ban Tiananmen vigil for first time in 30 years

Hong Kong police on Monday banned an upcoming vigil marking the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary citing the coronavirus pandemic, the first time the gathering has been halted in three decades. The candlelight June 4 vigil usually attracts huge crowds and is the only place on Chinese soil where such a major commemoration of the anniversary is still allowed. Hong Kong has managed to keep the virus mostly in check, with just over 1,000 infections and four deaths.

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