Marco Rubio honored the victims of the repression in Tiananmen Square, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression: "No censorship can erase the past."

Marco Rubio, the head of American diplomacy, stated on Wednesday that "no censorship can erase the past," in a message addressed to China on the occasion of the commemoration of the Tiananmen Square repression, which took place on June 4, 1989.

In a statement, Rubio asserted that those who sacrificed themselves to defend their inalienable rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly will one day have their cause vindicated. He emphasized the importance of remembering these people and their legacy. The tribute paid by the American official is expected to irritate Beijing, coming shortly after President Donald Trump's visit to China, where he discussed with President Xi Jinping. Despite existing tensions, the two global powers continue to advocate for "strategic stability" between them.