In a statement published on the website of the Department of State, Rubio reminded that “today we commemorate the courage of the Chinese who were killed when they tried to benefit from their basic freedoms, as well as those who still suffer persecution, seeking responsibility and justice for the events of 4 June 1989.”
China outraged by the words Marco Rubio
“China express strong dissatisfaction and strongly oppose” these comments, “said Lin during a press briefing, adding that Beijing” made a firm protest “to Washington.
“In relation to that political turmoil from the late 1980s, the Chinese government has long come to clear conclusions,” said the spokesman.
Lin argued that “the path of socialism about Chinese specificity is a historical choice of the nation, enjoying the cordial support of the entire Chinese nation and the extensive recognition of the international community.” He added that “we will not follow this path unwavering to promote the great revival of the Chinese people with Chinese modernization.”
“No state, no force will stop the progress of the Chinese people,” he concluded.
Massacre on Tian'anmen Square. The army opened a fire to the protesters
On the night of June 3-4, 1989, the Chinese army opened a fire to thousands of students, workers and representatives of intelligence demonstrating in Beijing, demanding reforms and civil liberties. This brutal action of the authorities towards their own citizens has become a symbol of repression in communist China in the world.
The communist party of China has never taken responsibility for these activities and to this day strongly censor all attempts to discuss this topic. The guilty or official balance of those killed was not settled. According to independent estimates, there could be several hundred or even several thousand.
