The entire world knows about the events that happened in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in June 23 years ago.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/world/asia/china-tiananmen-statement/index.html?iref=allsearch
However, the local government is trying their best to still keep things silent, 23 years later...After asking my co-worker if she'd read any news or if there are any special events commemorating this intense demonstration, her answer was "NO." She asked her old history professor about the events and he refused to say anything in fear of job security. Apparently, if you mention this name or talk about this event on the streets, Big Brother's ears can tune in and have authority to arrest you.
Luckily, my VPN is giving me an internet link through San Francisco (I can't even access this blog without it), so I should be somewhat safe sharing the news here. But just a warning and a small little FYI about the People's Republic.
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Byron Yee
TEFL English Teacher - Shenzhen, China
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/world/asia/china-tiananmen-statement/index.html?iref=allsearch
However, the local government is trying their best to still keep things silent, 23 years later...After asking my co-worker if she'd read any news or if there are any special events commemorating this intense demonstration, her answer was "NO." She asked her old history professor about the events and he refused to say anything in fear of job security. Apparently, if you mention this name or talk about this event on the streets, Big Brother's ears can tune in and have authority to arrest you.
Luckily, my VPN is giving me an internet link through San Francisco (I can't even access this blog without it), so I should be somewhat safe sharing the news here. But just a warning and a small little FYI about the People's Republic.
--
Byron Yee
TEFL English Teacher - Shenzhen, China
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