By January 23, the number of people who went to Zhao Ziyang’s former residence to offer condolence far exceeded the 300 reported earlier. Conservative estimates put the number of missing people at 800 or 900.

Most of the missing people are those who have come from other parts of the country to Beijing to appeal to the central government. Many of them congregate in an area near the Beijing South Railroad Station known as the “appellants’ village.” They became missing after leaving for Fuqiang Alley, Zhao’s former residence, to offer condolence.

Some people living in the “appellants’ village” received phone calls from the police and learned that more than 110 people have been arrested by the police and interrogated. Some of them will face three years in a forced labor camp.

People on their way to Zhao’s former residence, with flowers in their hands to show grief. (The Epoch Times Photo)

People on their way to Zhao’s former residence near Fuqiang Alley. (The Epoch Times Photo)

White headband to mourn Zhao’s death. The writings say, “We remember Ziyang. If you need food, go ask him. His spirit will forever be with us.” (The Epoch Times Photo)

People in grief for Zhao’s death. (The Epoch Times Photo)