TNAG-1965-FCO40-2797-Despatch-by-Sir-David-Wilson--Governor-of-Hong-Kong--Life-Af-1989 — Page 20

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Date

Events in Peking

27 April

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Mass demonstration (100,000

students), despite official warning that it is illegal.

State Council issues a statement welcoming dialogue with students through official channels.

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29 April

- First talks between Government officials

and students.

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People's Daily editorial takes a softer line on students' movement.

30 April

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LI Ximing, Peking Party Secretary and Politburo member, and Mayor CHEN Xitong meet students' representatives and disclose their income.

ZHAO Ziyang returns to China from North Korea.

Events in Hong Kong

About 200 students from tertiary institutions stage a sit-in outside NCNA.

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