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Posted: May 27, 2009 |
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In April 1989, students gathered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to mourn pro-reform official Hu Yoabang's death. As the demonstrations grew, a rift formed in the government over how to respond. The military was sent in to disperse the crowds, leading to hundreds of deaths. New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof recounts the events.
Download the slide show's audio in MP3 format Flash version requires Flash Player Produced by: Larisa Epatko |
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| Students Protesting |
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| Students gather in Tiananmen Square to mourn the death of former General Secretary of the Communist Party Hu Yoabang, who had become a symbol of anti-corruption and reform to them. |
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Speaking: Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Photo Credit: CATHERINE HENRIETTE/AFP/Getty, Audio Credit: Larisa Epatko |
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