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Article: If saying it with flowers didn't work, try cold water. (United States and China) (American Survey)
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- The Economist (US)
- Article date:
- May 19, 1990
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DISAPPOINTING," says a senior administration official when asked about the results of American policy towards China. President Bush, also, has begun to "express a certain disappointment" that his friendly approach to the men whose tanks ran down students in Beijing a year ago has not persuaded them to behave better. There are scattered signs that the administration may be ready to change course, bringing new pressure to bear on China's leaders.
indeed, gentle pressure has already begun. On May 12th Mr Bush signed a proclamation commemorating those who died in Tiananmen Square and urging the Chinese government "to respond positively to the fundamental aspirations ...