I did see that type of comment once in such a topic. Note that I’m paraphrasing and otherwise putting words in their mouth.
'It’s all western imperialist propaganda. The actual protesters had already peacefully retreated (because it was past their bed time). The only ones who stayed behind were the violent thugs and criminals who attacked people and damaged property. The military was defending the actual citizens and their country. We should be thankful for their service! (God bless Ameri-uh-People’s Republic of China!)"
I’m tired of people saying that China denies anything happened on that day. Like you said, the reality is worse. The Government admits that there was a protest and the army did indeed put it down forcefully, but they say that it’s because it was turning into a dangerous riot that would have plunged the city into chaos. They said that the protestors were bloodthirsty and wanted to overthrow the Government, and they were the ones who “shot first” (figuratively—guns are banned in China) against the police. They say that the Chinese government respects the people’s right to protest peacefully but only when the protest turned into a riot after and the demonstrators refused all of the Government’s very reasonable concessions that they called in the army.
I did see that type of comment once in such a topic. Note that I’m paraphrasing and otherwise putting words in their mouth.
'It’s all western imperialist propaganda. The actual protesters had already peacefully retreated (because it was past their bed time). The only ones who stayed behind were the violent thugs and criminals who attacked people and damaged property. The military was defending the actual citizens and their country. We should be thankful for their service! (God bless Ameri-uh-People’s Republic of China!)"
I’m tired of people saying that China denies anything happened on that day. Like you said, the reality is worse. The Government admits that there was a protest and the army did indeed put it down forcefully, but they say that it’s because it was turning into a dangerous riot that would have plunged the city into chaos. They said that the protestors were bloodthirsty and wanted to overthrow the Government, and they were the ones who “shot first” (figuratively—guns are banned in China) against the police. They say that the Chinese government respects the people’s right to protest peacefully but only when the protest turned into a riot after and the demonstrators refused all of the Government’s very reasonable concessions that they called in the army.