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June 3, 1989

Television News in Beijing at 7 o'clock in the Evening, June 3

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Television News in Beijing at 7 o'clock in the Evening, June 3

Emergency Notification by Martial Law Forces Command (1) (Excerpts)

"… a small number of people … have been attacking martial law units, … spreading turmoil. Such illegal acts by a small number of people have earned the antipathy of many members of the masses and many of the troops, and the situation can no longer be tolerated.

We again declare the following. No one under any pretext shall illegally obstruct the advance of military vehicles, interfere with the actions of the People's Liberation Army, or obstruct the execution of the duties of the martial law units.

… If the law is violated without regard for life, then the martial law forces, public security police, and armed police will take any and all measures and adopt resolute means, and those who caused the incident will bear all the responsibility …. "

 

Emergency Notification by Martial Law Forces Command (2) (Excerpts)

" … The present situation in Beijing has become an extremely difficult one. A small number of rioters have deliberately created false rumors, instigated the masses, struck soldiers of the People's Liberation Army …

The Beijing Municipal People's Government and the Martial Law Forces Command can by no means leave such a situation as it is. Therefore, we urge all residents to be more cautious and, from this point, not to go into the city, and not to go to Tiananmen Square. The majority of workers should protect their workplaces. Residents should stay home, keep safe, and avoid suffering unnecessary losses … "

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Summary of the announcements of martial law in Beijing.

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2020-0545, Act on Access to Information Held by Administrative Organs, published online by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Translated by Stephen Mercado.

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