Question

In May and June of 1989, students in Beijing, China staged a pro-democracy demonstration in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. The Chinese government's response shocked the world when cameras saw tanks roll into the square and fire into the crowds. Over the course of several days, hundreds were killed, injured, or arrested. The outcry here in the United States was profound. The nation, and Congress, called for a swift and strong response from the President. President Bush, however, measured his response against the United States' long-term interest in US-Sino relations, imposing sanctions, but also using diplomacy and patience to demonstrate strength and support of pro-democracy movements while not alienating the Chinese government.

Read this unclassified memo outlining the themes President Bush put forward when he sent his National Security Advisor and Deputy Secretary of State on a secret meeting with Chinese officials to assess the situation and keep lines of communication open.

What were the key points Bush wanted communicated to China? How did Bush characterize the United States' position in a way that did not alienate China?

Answer 1

Bush wanted china to change, and to allow democracy. However, he didn't want to "alienate" them. This meant that when he wanted to change, he helped them through the struggle to get to the finish line (democracy). If he left China on its own and restricted them, China may not have became a democratic country as it is now.

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Answer 2

1. The key points that Bush wanted communicated to China during the events of the pro-democracy demonstration in Tienanmen Square, Beijing were:

• Bush stressed the importance of the relationship between the U.S. and  China and its numerous benefits to both countries.

• Bush enumerated some of the benefits to ensure China appreciates the American position.

• Bush underscored the exposure of Chinese students to American education and Americans' enjoyment of Chinese culture and wisdom.

• Bush emphasized the place of democratic values in the life of America.

• Bush recognized the right of Chinese leadership to act in their country's best interest

• Bush made it clear that Americans did not accept the Chinese reaction to pro-democracy demonstrations and that Americans rejected the brutality unleashed on demonstrators.

2. Bush decided to characterize the United States' public position as resulting from shock, given US peculiar traditions, culture, and value.  This line of qualification enabled China not to be alienated since Bush also recognized the peculiar Chinese traditions, culture, and value.

Thus, Bush communicated key points about the benefits of US-Sino relationship without totally condemning the reaction of China to the Tienanmen Square demonstrations.

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