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Tiananmen Square
Site of 1989 protests in Beijing, symbolizing resistance to government oppression.
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Xi Jinping's leadership style contrasts with Mao's, emphasizing stability over chaos and embracing Confucian ideals.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom · Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
The Tiananmen Square protests were driven by anti-corruption sentiment and were inspired by the May Fourth Movement.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom · Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
China's censorship strategy includes fear, friction, and flooding to control narratives, especially post-Tiananmen.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom · Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
The Hong Kong protests highlight the erosion of 'One Country, Two Systems' and serve as a warning to Taiwan.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom · Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
The US-China trade war under Trump and Xi Jinping saw tariffs rise to 145% on Chinese imports.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom · Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
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