Hong Kong marked China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown on Thursday, with candle-light ceremonies planned across the city after authorities banned a mass vigil at a time of seething anger over a planned new security law. The commemorations fell on another febrile day of political tension in the semi-autonomous city as lawmakers approved a Beijing-backed bill criminalising insults to China’s national anthem. Opponents say the law is the latest move by Beijing to snuff out the city’s cherished freedoms and have rallied around the symbolism of the law being passed on the anniversary of Tiananmen.
Source: Hong Kong marks Tiananmen crackdown but vigil banned
