Chinese dissident Wang Dan criticizes the "hypocritical" Sino-North Korean relationship, highlighting Beijing's frustration with Pyongyang's provocations despite continued support. He argues China fears a North Korean collapse due to potential refugee crises, the rise of a unified Korean superpower, US strategic encirclement, and economic losses for Chinese interest groups.
Wang Dan, a leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, stated that Taiwanese people should be highly interested in the June Fourth anniversary as they share the same enemy: the Chinese Communist Party. He emphasized that the event serves as a stark reminder of the CCP's violent nature, urging Taiwanese not to be deceived by its claims of peace.
Chinese democracy activist Wang Dan expressed concern over former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's public dispute with his wife and sister, stating that those who truly care for him should help him return to his family. Wang Dan also commented that Ma's attempt to prove he is not senile by releasing a video was itself unwise.
About 30 people gathered for a vigil organized by Code Pink to honor a researcher named Wang, one month after his passing. Attendees shared memories and expressed their condolences for his family and the academic community.
