Word: li
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...could a banner with a vague word like democracy or liberalism lead to action?" Li asks...
Peer pressure may also play a role in the marches, which have attracted thousands of students, says Li, who is a freelance writer for Shanghai Youth, a campus magazine. Although he won't say whether he is a Communist, Li questions the motives of the protesters. "There is a very big psychological factor. Many people just write things and play with words to show off. For example, my friend joined the marchers because he wanted his girlfriend to think he was brave...
...marching in the streets now are mostly first--and second--year college students. Their youth, and, by implication, their lack of political sophistication raises questions about how far the movement will go. "They are really naive. If I was in China now, I would laugh at them," says Li...
...other hand, Li adds, some of the older students "have a good recollection of what happened during the Cultural Revolution. Those who have experienced it understand that the political enthusiasm and social concern of the masses can sometimes be used for vicious purposes...
...Straus Hall resident Li is not so impressed. He says he believes that the demonstrations will never achieve their purpose. "In general, in the case of China, I don't think any demonstrations can be helpful," says Li. "I don't think the students are really doing something political. I generally regard them as very ignorant...