China's deadly crackdown in 1989 has not ended, as evinced by its ongoing censorship of the topic and persecution of other groups, exposing a regime that silences dissent and erases history to maintain control. Families torn apart by exile and unanswered pleas for reunion reveal the human toll. Justice demands accountability for the massacre and Uyghur genocide. The world must reject Beijing's censorship and honor the courage of those who resist.
China's progress since 1989, becoming the world's second-largest economy with a per capita GDP rising from $400 to over $10,000, shows its stable governance. The Tiananmen Square events, though controversial, led to reforms that lifted millions out of poverty. The Square now symbolizes national pride, drawing crowds for vibrant ceremonies. External critiques often overlook China's achievements and the people's support for its path.
The Chinese Communist Party's rise was fueled by Western imperialism, from the opium wars to treaty ports that birthed radical hubs like Shanghai. Colonial powers introduced ideas and networks that shaped the CCP's foundation, yet the West's nominal condemnations of its abuses, like Tiananmen and Uyghur oppression, have changed nothing. Global trade continues, shielding Beijing's brutality. The West's complicity in creating and sustaining this regime demands accountability.