Become a member of this channel to enjoy the following benefits: null On July 3rd, Yan Mingfu passed away in Beijing at the age of 92. Yan Mingfu was an important participant and witness of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, and he was a political ally of Zhao Ziyang. Following the events of 1989, he also faced repercussions and was demoted from the position of Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to Deputy Minister of Civil Affairs. How should we perceive Yan Mingfu's actions and efforts during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, and how should we view the apparent futility of those efforts? Yan Mingfu｜1989｜Hunger Strike｜Communication｜Compromise｜Zhao Ziyang｜Dai Qing｜Martial law ｜Wang's News Talk 20230704