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"Please remember June the Third, 1989." [15th Year Anniversay of the Tienanmen Square Massacre]

️Thu Jun 03 2004

"Please remember June the Third, 1989." [15th Year Anniversay of the Tienanmen Square Massacre]
Radio Beijing English Service | June 3, 1989 | Radio Beijing English Service

Posted on 06/03/2004 9:10:28 PM PDT by dfwgator

"Please remember June the Third, 1989. The most tragic event happened in the Chinese Capital, Beijing. Thousands of people, most of them innocent civilians, were killed by fully-armed soldiers when they forced their way into city. Among the killed are our colleagues at Radio Beijing. The soldiers were riding on armored vehicles and used machine guns against thousands of local residents and students who tried to block their way. When the army conveys made the breakthrough, soldiers continued to spray their bullets indiscriminately at crowds in the street. Eyewitnesses say some armored vehicles even crushed foot soldiers who hesitated in front of the resisting civilians. Radio Beijing English Department deeply mourns those who died in the tragic incident and appeals to all its listeners to join our protest for the gross violation of human rights and the most barbarous suppression of the people."

"Because of the abnormal situation here in Beijing there is no other news we could bring you. We sincerely ask for your understanding and thank you for joining us at this most tragic moment."

TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: china; massacre; tienanmen

I was one of the fortunate people who listened to this announcement on my shortwave live as it happened. Within the next hour the brave announcer was replaced by someone who towed the Party line.

Hard to believe that on the fifteenth anniversary of this tragic event, there is very little media coverage.

NEVER FORGET THE HEROES OF TIENANMEN SQUARE!

1 posted on 06/03/2004 9:10:29 PM PDT by dfwgator

To: dfwgator

I'll never forget the paper mache replica of the Statue of Liberty being destroyed by tanks. As I recall, China received MFN trade status as a reward for their militant fascism. So, what's the worth of a couple thousand dreamers when compared to Wal-Mart specials. Still, good times!

2 posted on 06/03/2004 9:17:34 PM PDT by sully777 (Our descendants will be enslaved by political expediency and expenditure)

To: sully777

I don't think it's any coincidence that soon after Tiananmen, the Iron Curtain fell. Eastern Europeans owe a debt of gratitude to those brave students in Beijing.

3 posted on 06/03/2004 9:20:28 PM PDT by dfwgator (It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)

To: dfwgator

I don't think it's any coincidence that soon after Tiananmen, the Iron Curtain fell. Eastern Europeans owe a debt of gratitude to those brave students in Beijing.

Wish everyone stopped and considered what happened in 1989.

4 posted on 06/03/2004 9:29:21 PM PDT by sully777 (Our descendants will be enslaved by political expediency and expenditure)

To: dfwgator

The 'media' will cover the 3rd of June more as the anniversary of the Billy Joe McAllister jumping off the Tallahatchee Bridge than a fight for democracy.

It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty, delta day. I was out hoppin' cotton and my brother was bailin' hay...

5 posted on 06/03/2004 10:35:45 PM PDT by rvoitier (There's too many ALs in this world: AL Qaeda AL Jezeera AL Gore AL Sharpton AL Franken)

To: dfwgator

Bump for the 25th Anniversary!

6 posted on 06/03/2014 3:13:22 PM PDT by dfwgator

To: dfwgator

7 posted on 06/03/2014 3:16:05 PM PDT by dfwgator

To: dfwgator

8 posted on 06/03/2018 11:18:03 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)

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