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26 May:
27 May:
Li Peng briefs three new Ambassadors, says imposition of martial law is a warning measure to quell thę turmoil. He confirms that army units were sent to guard China's Central Radio Station and Central Television Station; pledges adherence to reform and open policies
(China Daily 26.5.89)
Army letter to martial law troops appears in Peking press. Says the troops came to Peking "in accordance with the strong wishes of the masses" to quickly curb the present turmoil which is getting more and more serious. Demands that all officers and soldiers obey orders and take a clear-cut stand in fighting against the plot of "very few" people. (China Daily 26.5.89)
State Council sends letter of comfort to martial law enforcement troops signed by Li Peng (Xinhua 25.5.89)
Meeting of Central Advisory Commission Standing Committee, presided over by Chen Yun. Expresses firm support for speeches by Chen Yun, Li Peng, Yang Shangkun, and for the correct decision and resolute measures of the Party Central Committee and the State Council to end turmoil and stabilise the situation.
CCP Central Committee's Discipline Inspection Commission writes report to Party Central Committee on the speeches by Li Peng and Yang Shangkun, express approval and support. (Xinhua 26.5.89)
Top officers of Peking Military Area Command give support to Central Government and pledge to end the turmoil. (China Daily 27.5.89)
At a meeting of vice-chairmen of NPC Standing Committee and leaders of democratic parties Peng Zhen urges unity to restore social order. He says the questions raised by the masses should be settled through democratic and legal means including consultations. (China Daily 30.5.89). Peking Television reports that Peng Zhen said "the PRC is led by the working class, not the bourgeoisie... the act of promoting bourgeois liberalisation is unconstitutional."
At meeting of CPPCC National Committee Li
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