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Tiananmen Square Document 9: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for June 3, 1989, China: Police Use Tear Gas on Crowds, 1989
June 3, 1989
This document describes two incidents that in retrospect may have convinced Chinese authorities that the use of force was necessary.
Tiananmen Square Document 7: Memorandum of Conversation, George Bush Meeting with Wan Li, 1989
May 23, 1989
This document, a heavily excised summary transcript of their conversation, indicates that the subject of the student demonstrations did come up at their meeting. (May 23, 1989)
President Bush's Interview With Chinese Television Journalists in Beijing, 1989
February 26, 1989
The interview began at 6:02 p.m. at the CCTV Studios. In his remarks, the President referred to Zhao Ziyang, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party; Deng Xiaoping, Chairman of the Central Military Commission; Li Peng, Premier of the State Council, and Yang Shangkun, President of China. Following his remarks, the President traveled to Seoul, Republic of Korea.
President Bush's Remarks to American Embassy Employees in Beijing, 1989
February 26, 1989
The President spoke at 1:55 p.m. at the U.S. Ambassador's residence. In his remarks, he referred to Administrative Officer Dorothy Sampas, Ambassador Winston Lord, and Mrs. Betty Lord.
President Bush's Remarks at Chongmenwen Christian Church in Beijing, 1989
February 26, 1989
The President spoke at 8:30 a.m. during morning prayer services. In his opening remarks, he referred to the Reverends Kan Xueqing, Shi Zesheng, and Yin Jiceng.
President Bush's Toast at the Welcoming Banquet in Beijing, 1989
February 25, 1989
The President spoke at 8:15 p.m. in the Western Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Selection from American Military History-The U.S. Army in Vietnam, 1989
January 1, 1989
Chapter 28, The U.S. Army in Vietnam by Vincent H. Demma
United States and Foreign Commercial Service Pacific Rim Initiative, United States Code Title 15 Chapter 73 Section 4725, Enacted 23 August 1988
August 23, 1988
H.R. 4848 became Public Law 100-418 on 23 August 1988. Public Law 100-418 Title II Sec. 2306 was codified into the following section of the United States Code.
1988 Amendments to the PRC Constitution
April 18, 1988
Adopted at the First Session of the Seventh National People's Congress and promulgated for implementation by the Announcement of the National People’s Congress on April 12, 1988.
Tiananmen Square Document 6: IPAC Daily Intelligence Summary 10-87, China: Hu Yaobang Resigns, 1987
January 17, 1987
The summary notes that Hu’s resignation "is probably the result of the recent student demonstrations." (January 17, 1987)
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?