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Twenty years ago today, I was writing my doctoral dissertation in Beijing. I was extremely shocked when seeing the images of #911attacks.
Then I was even more shocked to see that many Chinese people were applauding this.
#911Anniversary
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Then I was even more shocked to see that many Chinese people were applauding this.
#911Anniversary
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The Chinese Communist Party's incitement of hatred and nationalism is very powerful and effective.
Generally, those Chinese applauders were not supportive of terrorism, but were brainwashed by extreme anti-American sentiment.
Yet reflection and awakening are still possible. 2/3
Generally, those Chinese applauders were not supportive of terrorism, but were brainwashed by extreme anti-American sentiment.
Yet reflection and awakening are still possible. 2/3
Wu Gan said: "I applauded the 9/11 disaster, like other young Chinese, today I want to apologize to American ppl &ask for forgiveness for my ignorance back then." Wu became a human rights activist. He was charged w/ “incitement of subversion”, sentenced to 8 yrs &still jailed. 3/
The Stupidest Trump in Johnstown, PA to attend the Flight 93 9/11Memorial Service.
No depth, no warmth, no soul.
No depth, no warmth, no soul.
You know how went to PA instead of NYC because he is less likely to get booed and protested #Shanksville
He starts with “So Beautiful” to the applause.
