On Tue, February 26, 2013 14:49, Barkmeyer, Edward J wrote:
> Doug Foxvog wrote:
> <snip> (01)
>> Note that language can also add meaning. In 1989, protesters calling
>> for reform in China found support from the General Secretary, Zhao
>> Ziyang,
>> who was somewhat supported by paramount leader Deng Xiaoping over
>> more hard-line leaders. In order to encourage Deng in his acceptance of
>> reforms and tolerance of the protests, small bottles were set out in
>> public places all over China.
>> After the TienAnMen Square crackdown, these bottles were broken
>> and additional small bottles were broken all around the country. (02)
>> What was the meaning of
>> the small bottles? It comes from language. "Xiao" means "small" in
>> Mandarin; and "ping" means "bottle". (03)
> I like this tale. It is a concise version of Hassan Ait-Kaci's trick
> poem. (04)
It was anonymous direct action, Chinese style. Everyone who saw the
bottles understood. No one had to risk putting posters up on Democracy
Wall. (05)
If the authorities tried to remove the bottles, that would have been
symbolic as well. (06)
-- doug f. (07)
> -Ed
>
>>
>> -- doug foxvog
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