Thirty-five years later, the memories remain vivid for 85-year-old Huang Chen-ya, a former Hong Kong legislator and neurologist. He recalls a deep love for China, a sentiment that sharply contrasted with the events unfolding on June 4th, 1989.

A prominent figure in Hong Kong’s medical community at the time, Dr. Huang’s immediate response to news of the Tiananmen Square Massacre was to contact major hospitals in Beijing. His driving force? A doctor’s inherent concern for the injured and the fallen.

“As a doctor,” he recounted at a recent 36th anniversary rally in Ashfield, Sydney, “my primary concern was whether I could offer any medical assistance to those who had been hurt or killed.”

His testimony serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of the tragedy and the obstacles faced by those who sought to provide aid. The story highlights the profound impact of the events on individuals and underscores the ongoing struggle for truth and remembrance.