The retired bishop of Hong Kong spoke about the anniversary of the June 3-4, 1989, uprising and massacre, saying, «I hope that [they] really consider seriously the possibility of a reassessment of the verdict,» RTHK radio reported, informing on a discourse given by the cardinal at Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club. «It will not damage anyone, but would be to the advantage of the whole nation.»
The cardinal called for the investigation so that justice is done, not only for the «consolation of the families,» but also for future generations «to discern between good and bad,» and so that nothing similar happens again.
It is unclear how many hundred of protestors died when the Chinese military stamped out the demonstration. The Communist authorities presented the slaying as necessary to stop anti-government forces.
