Zhao Yingtai: Remember June 4th, Guard Democracy, Freedom, and Human Rights

Central News (CNA reporter Lai Yu-Zhen, Taipei, June 4) Today marks the 37th anniversary of the June 4th Tiananmen Incident. Premier Zhao Yingtai posted on social media that the June 4th incident is not just a historical memory but a shared commitment to guarding democracy, freedom, and human rights. 'This is our duty.' On the 37th anniversary of June 4th, in addition to Zhao Yingtai's social media post, President Lai Ching-te also posted on Facebook earlier, stating that 37 years ago, what was suppressed by the military was not only the lives and youth of democracy movement participants, but also the entire generation's yearning and practice of freedom and democracy. He called on China to face the June 4th incident, acknowledge the truth, comfort the pain, and open the way for reconciliation and dialogue. He also emphasized that Taiwan will stand with all those who pursue freedom and democracy until the truth is seen and the pain is comforted. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-Chen) 1150604