Twenty-four years ago today, the world watched in awe and wonder as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people peacefully petitioned the Chinese Government to reform and to democratize.
Chris Smith: “Twenty-four years ago today, the world watched in awe and wonder as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people…”
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Smith reflects on the Tiananmen Square protests and the call for democracy.
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