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May 29, 1989
Statement of the Communist Party of Italy
This document dated May 29, 1989, is a statement by the Italian Communist Party in which it expresses solidarity for Chinese students, workers and popular forces who are demanding greater democracy.
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May 29, 1989
Telegram No. 048 443 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Ambassador Eduard Saul recommends that Czechoslovakia more actively support the Chinese Communist Party.
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May 30, 1989
Telegram No. 048 517 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul reports on the movements of demonstrators at Tiananmen Square as well as the latest statements by the CCP leadership.
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May 31, 1989
Bulgarian Politburo Decision on Appointment of New Bulgarian Ambassador to China
This document records a decision of the Politburo of the Bulgarian Communist Party to appoint Philip Markov as the new Bulgarian ambassador to China.
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June 01, 1989
Telegram No. 048 629 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul reports that Zhao Ziyang has been effectively removed from office.
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June 01, 1989
Telegram No. 048 626 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
The Czechoslovak Ambassador in Beijing reports on the latest meetings with Chinese officials and the activities of demonstrators at Tiananmen Square.
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June 02, 1989
Telegram No. 048 725 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul describes the economic situation in China in the context of the Tiananmen Square protest movement.
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June 02, 1989
Telegram No. 048 727 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul indicates that the Chinese military will be called upon to clear Tiananmen Square.
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June 02, 1989
Telegram No. 048 724 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul describes divisions amongst the demonstrators at Tiananmen Square.
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June 03, 1989
Information Note from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information Note from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the situation in Tiananmen Square and the return of students to classes
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June 03, 1989
Information Note from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information from the Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the measures to be taken by the Chinese government as a result of the Tiananmen Square crisis and the possible direction in which China will move as a result
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June 04, 1989
Information Note from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 03:30 am
Information Note from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the routing of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square
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June 04, 1989
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 03:15 am
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the increased mobilization of tanks, armored trucks and paratroopers to clear the protest in Tiananmen Square, with the reported number of deaths and injuries
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June 04, 1989
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 03:00 am
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the events in Beijing as troops attempted to reach Tiananmen Square to end the protest
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June 04, 1989
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 04:15 am
Telegram from Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the return of several PRC officials who had been absent for a number of weeks
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June 04, 1989
Telegram from the Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 05:45 am
Telegram from the Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the arrival of 25,000 soldies to Tiananmen Square and the removal of students from the Square
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June 05, 1989
Telegram No. 048 821 from the Czechoslovak Embassy, Beijing
Saul reports on the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
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June 07, 1989
Information Note of Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Note from the Romanian Embassy in Beijing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the situation in Beijing in the aftermath of Tiananmen Square and the institution of restrictive measures under the rubric of martial law
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June 09, 1989
Untitled report from Mieczysław Dedo, Polish Ambassador to the DPRK, concerning North Korea’s attitude towards Tiananmen Square protests
According to Polish reports from Pyongyang, the North Korean leadership interpreteted the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing in relation to lack of monolitic unity among the Chinese leadership and China's reform policies.
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June 10, 1989
Secret Instructions by State Security (MfS) Chief Erich Mielke to Heads of all State Security Units
In response to Western reports about the Tiananmen Square protests, Chief Erich Mielke alerts State Security to suppress all offensive anti-Chinese activity and propaganda in the GDR.