Foreign consulates in Hong Kong used social media to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4. Actions included the British Consulate-General posting an image of an empty chair with "VIIV" (symbolising June 4), the British Embassy in China sharing a video referencing "Tank Man" and the White Paper Movement, the US Consulate-General updating its Facebook cover to a candlelight image and displaying electronic candles in its windows, and the Canadian, Australian, and EU consulates posting candlelight images. These posts aimed to remember the victims and reaffirm commitment to human rights and freedom. However, China's stringent online censorship swiftly removed related posts on platforms like Weibo, often within minutes to hours. This censorship is seen as suppressing historical truth and curtailing diplomatic expression. Meanwhile, despite the ban on Victoria Park's candlelight vigil for the sixth consecutive year under the National Security Law (NSL), some Hong Kong residents found subtle ways to commemorate, such as strolling near Victoria Park dressed in black, holding phone flashlights, or displaying electronic candles. These acts, despite a heavy police presence, underscore the enduring memory of the tragedy in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was historically the only place in China with open Tiananmen commemorations, but the NSL has banned such gatherings. The government insists the NSL and Article 23 are necessary for stability. The city's shift, with shrinking freedoms and a muted social landscape, contrasts sharply with its vibrant past. These consulate posts and individual tributes serve as reminders of June 4, 1989, though their visibility is limited by censorship and surveillance.