Military rule in Beijing

Title

Military rule in Beijing

Genre

News report

TX Date

13 Jun 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:44

Description

Gareth Furby reports on the military crackdown in Beijing, where western journalists have been detained and questioned by the authorities. Meanwhile, the diplomatic standoff between China and the United States continues with the Americans refusing to hand over leading dissident, Fang Lizhi, and his wife, Li Shuxian, who have taken sanctuary in their embassy. The report also comments on the case of Hong Kong resident and local university activist, Yao Yongzhan.

Contributors

Gareth Furby

Keywords

USA; Embassies and consulates; China; International relations; Journalists; Military law; Political dissenters; Foreigners; Beijing; Fang Lizhi; Li Shuxian; Yao Yongzhan

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