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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1989
Page
3
As civil war fears rise, troops responsible for crackdown on the pro democracy movement evacuate Tiananmen Square area in trucks. They chant slogans while some units stay nearby and diplomats seek cover behind buildings amid ongoing tensions in Beijing.
President Bush administration says China's senior leaders may have left Beijing as rival factions clash. 1,440 Americans in the city told to depart. State Department warns of tense, unsettled conditions and possible military dissension. Officials say no contact with top leaders and emphasize safety over diplomacy.
Washington AP reports the death toll around three thousand with officials saying figures may rise as the chaotic situation hinders precise tallies. The exact count is uncertain amid ongoing turmoil and incomplete reports.
The 27th Army exchanged gunfire with the 28th Army tied to Zhao Ziyang amid a purge. Qiao Shi cited Supreme Court support, while Li Peng attended a production briefing. Reports of Li shot and Deng Xiaoping death rumors circulated in the chaos. Beijing and Taiwan sources conflict on the death claim. The U.S. urged caution as events unfold.
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