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China detains dissidents near Tiananmen anniversary
Police clamp down as the 15th anniversary of the June 4 crackdown approaches. Dissenters are detained at home or forced out of Beijing, with phones tapped and Internet access disrupted. Activists like Ben Wanding and Ding Zilin describe ongoing harassment and limited freedom as authorities seek to prevent memorials. The U.S. State Department voiced concern while activists call for accountability and human rights respect.
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Ding Zilin
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