Sunday, February 20, 2011

Crackdown to stop pro-democracy rallies in China

A recent online message calling for a "Jasmine Revolution" was quelled by Chinese officials before anything major was able to take place. The online blockades were heightened on social networks such as Twitter to keep gatherings from occurring. Hundreds had gathered, but there were many plain-clothed policeman, making it hard to tell the difference between the officers and the protesters. President Hu Jintao said that they need to find a way to secure people's right while maintaining political stability.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2011/0221/1224290428935.html


Jim Michalik

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