Word: democraticizing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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"It was a horrific evil," Wang said. "The 1989 democratic movement has become an emotional burden in my heart."
Wang said the protests by students and other democratic leaders were "unavoidable social confrontations" in China.
The other speakers at the event echoed Wang's passion for the democratic cause. Lu Jing Hua, a labor activist in the Tiananmen protest, spoke about the importance of free speech for the Chinese people and told the audience about her experience as a protestor.
The speakers concluded by remarking on the current state of China's politics and the path they will take in attempting to create a democratic China.
Russian funny man and ultranationalist parliamentarian VLADIMIR ZHIRINOVSKY took time out of his legislative duties last week to celebrate the release of his first compact disc, a collection of pop tunes titled The Real Colonel. Zhirinovsky, once considered a leading contender for the presidency, held the celebration at Dolls, one...