Memorials for the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests Memorials for the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests In the days following the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, many memorials and vigils were held around the world. Hong Kong, China and the USA have all held different versions of memorials so that those who died will not be forgotten. Vindicate 4 June and Relay the Torch is an annual activity mourning the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 organized by Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China in Hong Kong Victoria Park. In 1990, on the first anniversary of the massacre, Reuters quoted an estimate of 15, 000
Defend Tiananmen Square Headquarters Defend Tiananmen Square Headquarters Defend Tiananmen Square Headquarters was formed on May 24, 1989. The purpose of this organization was to create a strong leadership to lead the student movement. Defend Tiananmen Square Headquarters was set up by a small group of people. More than half of the organizations were famous student leaders of 1989 student protests. Chai Ling was prominent as commander-in-chief for the Square. There were six other key members in this organization, but not all of them were in charge of the group's decision making in the organization, Li Lu, Feng Congde, Zhang Boli, Wang Dan and