From Mashable:
Banned terms include “six four,” “23,” “candle” and “never forget,” according to the BBC. Sina Weibo has even blocked users from using a candle emoticon as it’s considered a symbol of mourning. When Weibo users started using an Olympic flame symbol as a work-around, Weibo blocked that as well.
See also:
Picture Post: Thousands mourn victims of Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong candle-lit vigil
Record turnout for June 4 vigil
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