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CRF 2008, No. 2 - June 4|2008

The current issue of China Rights Forum, "June 4|2008," can be read in its entirety through the links below. For subscription information and access to back issues, please refer to the main China Rights Forum page.

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Introduction

The Past Is Not Another Country

• In Our Bodies
  A poem by Meng Lang
  
  
• Tree Rings
  A poem by Liu Nianchun
  
  
• FAQ on June Fourth
  Frequently asked questions and answers about the democracy movement, the protests, and the crackdown in the spring of 1989.
  
  
• A Chronology of the June Fourth Crackdown
  The sequence of events that led up to the June Fourth crackdown.
  
  
• Memory
  A poem by Liu Nianchun
  
  

• The Price of Freedom
  A poem by Liu Nianchun
  
  
• Don't Let Grief Out
  A poem by Meng Lang
  
  
• Tiananmen Reflections
  Excerpts from HRIC’s podcast series featuring Chang Jing, Ma Shaofang, Han Dongfang, and Meng Lang, along with a statement from Ding Zilin.
  
  
• Appeals for Justice
  Excerpts from open letters from Chinese citizens calling for official accountability.
  
  
• Chinese Publication Highlights: Expanding Space for Chinese Voices
  Highlights from HRIC’s online Chinese-language publications.
  
  

• Road
  A poem by Liu Nianchun
  
  
• Take Action: Tiananmen: 2008 and Beyond
  Recommendations on actions the Chinese government can take to demonstrate its commitment to and respect for its international human rights and Olympics host promises.
  
  
• Resource List
  A list of Chinese- and English-language books and multimedia resources on June Fourth.