Sister of late Chinese dissident Li Wangyang thanks Hongkongers for support of democracy push and 1989 Tiananmen victims
Li Wangling delivers message as thousands gather in the city to mark 29th anniversary of crackdown on democracy protesters in Beijing
The sister of late Chinese dissident Li Wangyang on Monday expressed gratitude to Hongkongers for their continued support of those killed in the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as thousands gathered in the city to remember the victims.
Li Wangling delivered her message in a brief video posted to the Facebook page of Hong Kong’s Confederation of Trade Unions, a pro-democracy labour group.
She wore a black T-shirt with the slogan: “Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves” – the first line of the Chinese national anthem.
“Hong Kong compatriots, thank you very much for your continued fight for justice over the past 29 years ... and for pressing the Beijing leadership to reverse their verdict on June 4 ... Hong Kong, together we go,” she said.
The confederation’s website also hosted a video showing Li Wangyang’s long-time friend and fellow activist, Yin Zhengan, who expressed a “sincere and heartfelt thank you”.