‘HISTORICAL TRUTHS’: Figures from across the political spectrum touted Taiwan’s democratic values and urged China to face the ‘ghost of its past’ — Tiananmen Square

Taipei Times
Date: Jun 05, 2020
By: Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNA

Local officials and public figures across party lines yesterday commemorated the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre while highlighting democratic values and the importance of learning from history.

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) posted on Facebook a photograph of a calendar page for June 4, saying that every year, one day in China is “forgotten.”

“While Taiwan had similar issues, we rediscovered these forgotten days, because we no longer need to keep historical truths hidden, allowing us more time to ponder the future,” Tsai wrote in Chinese.

She expressed her hope for no part of the world to have certain days removed from memory and said: “A free Taiwan supports the freedom of Hong Kong.”

Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃) expressed regret for all those who were killed in Beijing on June 4, 1989, as well as for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

“We must cherish our democracy and also concern ourselves with those who do not yet enjoy democracy,” You told reporters.    [FULL  STORY]