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May 15 2014 5:46PM
[CHRB] June Fourth Crackdown Rolls On: Deprived Medical Care, New Detentions (5/9-15, 2014)

China Human Rights Briefing May 9-15, 2014 Contents Arbitrary Detention Rights Deprivations Intensifying in Crackdown Before June Fourth Anniversary Detainees in Beijing Denied Medical Care, Lawyers’ Visit Delayed, Journalist Seized 5...

May 15 2014 12:11AM
1989 Participant's Profile: Wu Xiangdong (吴向东),

Wu Xiangdong (吴向东), Worker in the Beijing Dongfeng Television Set Factory, a third year student in the night university's management division. After Students' hunger strike, Wu organised workers to support students. At around 11:00 p.m...

May 15 2014 12:01AM
Today in 1989: Third day of hunger strike

Third day of hunger strike. Gorbachev arrives in Beijing for the first Sino-Soviet summit since 1959. The government cancels plans to welcome Gorbachev at Tiananmen Square. # 八九六四 # 八九六四二五 # 89june4 # 八九民主运动 25年前的今天(5月15日)学生绝食请愿进入第三天...

May 14 2014 10:04PM
1989 Participant's Profile: Liu Hongtao (刘洪涛)

Liu Hongtao (刘洪涛), student in the Optics Department of the Beijing Science and Engineering University, He was one of student team that provided students with a safe environment during the hunger strike. At approximately 1:00 a.m, on...

May 14 2014 9:55PM
Today in 1989 : The talks breaks down because the promised broadcast does not materialize.

Second day of hunger strike. In the afternoon, elected student representatives charged with the responsibility for dialogue with the government begin formal talks with the government. The talks breaks down because the promised...