This poem comes from a different forum, WanWei. It's written by a student remembering his escape from Six Four. how I spent tens of hours on the edge of life and death, I was already unable to remember clearly, but the "pai-pai" sounds of the assault rifles I could remember; the bright purple flames of fire from the assault rifles I could remember; … [Read more...] about Six Four: The early morning bus
Six Four: Remembering the victims of Six Four
This article comes from another self-professed moderate "middle" general. He views the government and the students in a negative way, but most of his criticisms are aimed at the government for the violent suppression. Let's take the recent topics of debate, one by one: 1. Why should we commemorate Six Four? This was supposed to be the last topic, but after finishing I … [Read more...] about Six Four: Remembering the victims of Six Four
Six Four: Glad the student movement didn't succeed
This article comes from a self-described moderate who wasn't old enough to participate in the Six Four movement. Instead, he's one of many of his generation who is "glad" the student movement didn't succeed. Some "old generals" of the movement might refer to him derogatorily as "young" and "immature"... but keep in mind, this man is now in his mid-30s, and has lived in the … [Read more...] about Six Four: Glad the student movement didn't succeed
Six Four: A shift in attitudes
After translating numerous other perspectives, here is my take. It's hard to say what a "moderate" position on Six Four should be. In the early days and years after Six Four, it's no exaggeration to say that the vast majority of Chinese were united in a single consensus: the students were heroes, and the government had behaved like fascists. But as the years have moved on, … [Read more...] about Six Four: A shift in attitudes
Six Four: A Personal Memory
This woman participated in the Six Four protests as a young college girl. She will never forget her memories, including the terrible sights of violence and death. Fortunately, it has not marked her life or twisted her outlook. She has moved onto a successful career in government, eventually coming to the United States to study and work. In 1989, I was studying at a … [Read more...] about Six Four: A Personal Memory