Blood flows in Beijing streets amid crackdown
About 2,000 soldiers backed by 20 tanks guarded key city squares as troops fired on citizens during a 7 week student led campaign. At least 500 people were killed with reports of thousands dead, sparking worldwide condemnation, as Shanghai radio confirmed troop presence in China’s largest cities.
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Deng Xiaoping Ordered Beijing Assault From Hospital
Anonymous sources report Deng Xiaoping, while hospitalized for prostate cancer, ordered the military advance on central Beijing amid student democracy protests. Deng expressed anger at not being fully informed and vowed the government would fight to the end against the demonstrators.
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