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May 27, 1989

China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], '"Important Speech" of Chen Yun, Chairman of the Party’s Central Advisory Commission, Concerning Student Demonstrations, Military’s Movements'

A summary of a speech made by Chen Yun, reports from the Japanese Embassy on the Chinese military's movements in Beijing, and reports from across China.

May 28, 1989

China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'Report from the Embassy in China Concerning Student Moves in Tiananmen Square'

A brief report on the demands of student protestors in Tiananmen Square, which includes the demand that Li Peng steps down.

May 28, 1989

China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'Summary of Main Points on Student Demonstrations in the Vicinity of Tiananmen Square on the Morning, Afternoon of the 28th'

A report from a member of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, who observed the student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square throughout the day of May 28.

May 22, 1989

Cable No. 1414, Foreign Minister [Sosuke Uno] to the Ambassador in China, 'The Chinese Student Demonstrations'

The China Division within the Japanese Foreign Ministry reports on the declaration of martial law in Beijing and predicts what will happen next in terms of the student movement, the Chinese political leadership, and China's external relations.

May 20, 1989

Cable No. 8538, Foreign Minister [Sosuke Uno] to the Embassy and Consulate Generals in China, 'Chinese Student Demonstrations (Main Points of Questions and Answers for External Audiences)'

The Japanese Foreign Ministry provides talking points on the student protest movement to Japanese diplomatic missions in China.