CNN 's Steven Jiang recalls his time as a student in Shanghai during the Chinese crackdown . Steven Jiang says his Chinese friends express surprise , indifference as CNN marks 1989 . Chinese government has made strenuous efforts to erase the period from national consciousness . Soldiers , police and state security agents flood the square during the anniversary period , ready to halt even the slightest sign of on-site reporting . Officials continue to suppress all mention of events in 25th anniversary by censorship of media , Internet .
CNN 's Steven Jiang recalls his time as a student in Shanghai during the Chinese crackdown . Steven Jiang says his Chinese friends express surprise , indifference as CNN marks 1989 . Chinese government has made strenuous efforts to erase the period from national consciousness . Officials continue to suppress all mention of events in 25th anniversary by censorship of media , Internet .