Taiwan's president called on China to "acknowledge the truth" about the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, adding to diplomatic tensions between the two sides.

The statement comes as cross-strait relations remain strained, with China maintaining its position that Taiwan is part of its territory while Taiwan operates as a self-governing democracy.

Separately, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio commented that China cannot erase memories of the Tiananmen Square events, though the specific context of his remarks was not detailed in available reports.

In related diplomatic developments, China has imposed a one-year ban on four New Zealand lawmakers following their visit to Taiwan last month. The parliamentarians were notified of the restrictions upon their return from the trip.

The Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4, 1989, remains a sensitive topic in mainland China, where public discussion of the events is heavily restricted. Taiwan and other democracies regularly commemorate the anniversary, often drawing criticism from Beijing.

These developments reflect ongoing tensions in the region as various countries navigate relationships with both China and Taiwan amid competing claims over the island's status.