Student turmoil grows in Shanghai
December 22, 1986
The Guardian
London,Manchest and Portsmouth, England
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Thousands of chanting students demanding greater freedom and democracy held China’s largest city, Shanghai, in their grip las night after a third day of protests, the biggest demonstrations to hit the country since the end of the Cultural Revolution 10 years ago.
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The movement began in earnest in Shanghai over a week ago when police intervened to prevent Chinese and foreigners dancing together at a concert given by the US pop group Jan and Dean. Despite attempts by Shanghai’s mayor to calm the students, the protests have grown in strength and size since Wednesday.
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