Thirty-seven years ago, countless Chinese students and citizens courageously took to the streets to call for democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and human dignity. They peacefully expressed their hopes for the future of their country, yet they were brutally suppressed by the Chinese Communist regime. Thirty-seven years later, the Chinese Communist Party continues to conceal the truth, suppress public commemorations, and attempt to erase the memory of an entire generation. However, history cannot be erased by lies. The victims will never be forgotten, and the pursuit of freedom and democracy cannot be destroyed by tyranny. The front page of this issue features an editorial commemorating the victims of the June Fourth Massacre and condemning the tyranny of the Chinese Communist Party. The second page introduces composer Wang Xiaoguang and his work The Long Night, a symphony composed in remembrance of the June Fourth Incident. Through music, the work mourns the victims, reflects upon a dark chapter in history, and expresses hope for a brighter future. The third page reports on a commemorative event organized by the Democratic Party of china in Times Square, New York. The fourth page republishes a report from The Epoch Times about the memorial gathering held in Toronto, Canada, to mark the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Massacre. To commemorate June Fourth is not only to mourn the victims, but also to preserve the truth of history. Only by remembering the suffering and refusing to forget can we continue to move China toward freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.
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