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China accuses US of 'smear' and distorting facts over Tiananmen Square
Key takeaways
- A candlelight vigil was held in Taipei's Democracy Square to mark the 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square.
- China has accused the United States of distorting facts after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said censorship could not "erase" the memory of Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown.
- Vigils to mark the anniversary were held around the world, including in Taiwan.
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A candlelight vigil was held in Taipei's Democracy Square to mark the 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square. (AP: Chiang Ying-ying)
China has accused the United States of distorting facts after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said censorship could not "erase" the memory of Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Vigils to mark the anniversary were held around the world, including in Taiwan.
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