Lighting Candles In Darkness: From Tiananmen Square To Hong Kong

As the world approaches another anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the struggle to preserve historical memory and defend the principles of freedom remains as urgent as ever. On June 4, 2026, the Hoover Institution will host Lighting Candles in Darkness: From Tiananmen Square to Hong Kong, a timely discussion examining the enduring legacy of the 1989 pro-democracy movement in China and the ongoing efforts to resist authoritarian attempts to erase its history.