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railway workers (China Daily 19.5.89).
Zhao issues, written message to students saying their "patriotic spirit is calling for democracy and law, opposing corruption, and promoting reform are commendable" but urges them to call off the hunger strike (Xinhua 17.5 89).
Li Peng meets representatives of the student hunger-strikers in the Great Hall of the People. Talks break up because Li Peng won't agree to student demands that negotiations are broadcast live.
5am Zhao Ziyang, Li Peng, Qiao Shi and Hu Qili visit student hunger strikers in hospital, accompanied by Rui Xingwen and Luo Gan. Zhao says "a variety of methods can be adopted to exchange views and resolve the problems; don't adopt the method of hunger strike. You are very young, and you will have a long time for making contributions to the state and the nation, so you should look after your health. (Xinhua 18.5.89)
Zhao Ziyang and Li Peng go out on square to ask protesters to disperse. Zhao apologises "we came too late." Last appearance by Zhao.
12 NPC Standing Committee members call for an emergency meeting of the NPC Standing Committee to discuss the "current grave situation in China." (Zhongguo Xinwen She 18.5.89)
100,000 demonstrate in Guiyang in Guizhou Province (Guizhou Radio 18.5.89).
Thousands of students in Wuhan hold a demonstration and stage a sit-in on the Yangtze Bridge. (Hebei provincial radio 18.5.89)
All-China Federations of Trade Unions donates 100,000 Yuan to Peking Red Cross to be used for medical aid for students on hunger strike (Xinhua 18.5.89).
Doctors warn of danger of epidemic diseases breaking out among hunger-strikers in Tiananmen Square.
Provincial and regional radio stations report demonstrations in Henan, Sichuan, Guongdon,
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