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https://mihlichang.medium.com/a-perspective-on-the-1989-6-4-protests-by-arctic-stranger-on-twitter-2b971ac2ea9c
I translated this Twitter user's thread on the 1989.6.4 protests. A perspective I believe is sorely lacking in western discourse about this event. Anyone who can read Chinese, highly suggest reading the original Chinese. https://twitter.com/Arctic_stranger/status/1335121237215911939
I translated this Twitter user's thread on the 1989.6.4 protests. A perspective I believe is sorely lacking in western discourse about this event. Anyone who can read Chinese, highly suggest reading the original Chinese. https://twitter.com/Arctic_stranger/status/1335121237215911939
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My dad was also in Liaoning back then. He thought back then it was a students' movement for justice, but later he told me "When you're older, you'll realize how stupid that movement was". https://twitter.com/MichaelWOWWOW/status/1335132056091721728?s=19
My dad was also in Liaoning back then. He thought back then it was a students' movement for justice, but later he told me "When you're older, you'll realize how stupid that movement was". https://twitter.com/MichaelWOWWOW/status/1335132056091721728?s=19
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64 was a color revolution. It had multiple reasons and multiple results. A good result was Deng stepping down. A bad result was the corruption problem becoming more serious and the wealth gap widening. Any attempt to... https://twitter.com/YukonZh/status/1335377387299561472?s=19
64 was a color revolution. It had multiple reasons and multiple results. A good result was Deng stepping down. A bad result was the corruption problem becoming more serious and the wealth gap widening. Any attempt to... https://twitter.com/YukonZh/status/1335377387299561472?s=19
...discuss only one reason or one result of 64 is either shortsighted or in bad faith. https://twitter.com/YukonZh/status/1335377387299561472?s=19
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At that time China was in danger of splitting. This was due to international movements, domestic factors and also manipulation from international forces. It can be said to be the most dangerous time as sang in our national anthem... https://twitter.com/TheShadow123581/status/1335278593891475458?s=19
At that time China was in danger of splitting. This was due to international movements, domestic factors and also manipulation from international forces. It can be said to be the most dangerous time as sang in our national anthem... https://twitter.com/TheShadow123581/status/1335278593891475458?s=19
...only that we are past that point, could we have reform and opening up, and the good life we enjoy now. https://twitter.com/TheShadow123581/status/1335278593891475458?s=19
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During 64 most college students only had a superficial understanding of democracy. They just thought it was a very trendy word, so it didn't take much prodding for them to get all heated up. Many simply jumped on the... https://twitter.com/pureepuree1/status/1335499168278863872?s=19
During 64 most college students only had a superficial understanding of democracy. They just thought it was a very trendy word, so it didn't take much prodding for them to get all heated up. Many simply jumped on the... https://twitter.com/pureepuree1/status/1335499168278863872?s=19
...bandwagon. At any time it is important to rationally think for yourself. https://twitter.com/pureepuree1/status/1335499168278863872?s=19
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Before I didn't understand. I thought the students were doing something great. Now I know they were just following the [color revolution] handbook. https://twitter.com/minority1203/status/1335306097175920640?s=19
Before I didn't understand. I thought the students were doing something great. Now I know they were just following the [color revolution] handbook. https://twitter.com/minority1203/status/1335306097175920640?s=19
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Thankfully they were able to quickly put a stop to the riots, ushering in 30 golden years of development for China, and the quality of life of the Chinese people improved quickly. https://twitter.com/zhanhhg/status/1335384605512372230?s=19
Thankfully they were able to quickly put a stop to the riots, ushering in 30 golden years of development for China, and the quality of life of the Chinese people improved quickly. https://twitter.com/zhanhhg/status/1335384605512372230?s=19
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Yes, at the beginning it was a protest for the future of China. In the end it turned sour. https://twitter.com/QiltZhouberlain/status/1335206151672107013?s=19
Yes, at the beginning it was a protest for the future of China. In the end it turned sour. https://twitter.com/QiltZhouberlain/status/1335206151672107013?s=19
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Yes, if the central command didn't do what they did China would have met the same fate as the Soviet Union, splintered and frequently in civil war. It's not an exaggeration to say it was a matter of life or death. https://twitter.com/pureepuree1/status/1335496331264221191?s=19
Yes, if the central command didn't do what they did China would have met the same fate as the Soviet Union, splintered and frequently in civil war. It's not an exaggeration to say it was a matter of life or death. https://twitter.com/pureepuree1/status/1335496331264221191?s=19
