On April 12, 2024, Wang Dan, leader of the student movement following the June 4th Tiananmen incident, issued a call: In the current situation where China is trapped in Xi Jinping’s dictatorship, commemorating June Fourth holds significant practical significance. Never forget June 4th is not just about memory and trauma, but also about reality and resistance.
Wang Dan said:
“In China today, Xi Jinping’s reckless actions are actually directly linked to the June Fourth massacre.
Withthe 35th anniversary approaching, I urge everyone to start taking action now and prepare for large-scale global commemorations. ”
“The June Fourth Memorial in Hong Kong was closed, and last year we established a new Fourth Memorial in New York. The candlelight at Victoria Park has been extinguished. This year, we will turn memorial sites everywhere into Victoria Park, making the candlelight of commemoration shine brighter in more places! Never forget! Never give up! ”
On April 14, 2024, as the first event commemorating the 35th anniversary of June 4th, a rally was held at the Taiwan Association in Los Angeles to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Incident. Keynote speeches by June Fourth research authorities Wu Renhua and Wang Dan were given by nearly 200 attendees.
Wang Dan reviewed the development of the 1989 pro-democracy movement, proposed four steps for social resistance: “enlightenment — unite — connect — act,” and finally called on everyone to stand up this year’s June 4th and demonstrate the will to “never forget, never give up.”
Wang Dan said, “In the next month and a half, we’ll be back to nonstop activities.” It’s impossible not to be tired, but giving up is even more impossible—even if it’s just for it, blood won’t be shed in vain! ”
On April 16, 2024, to mark the historic occasion of the 35th anniversary of June 4th, Dialogue China Think Tank specially launched a limited edition June 4th 35th Anniversary commemorative T-shirt
This T-shirt not only represents the history and spirit of June Fourth but also pays tribute and remembrance for that important moment! Wearing this T-shirt is a silent declaration:
🕯️ Never forget 6/4, always remember, never forget, never give up. 🕯️
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