CLEAN : China protests 'true challenge' for Xi Jinping: Tiananmen leader

The transcript discusses a meeting at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, highlighting the unexpected relevance of the event due to protests against China's anti-corona measures. It reflects on the impact of these protests on Chinese leadership, drawing parallels to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. The speaker shares personal experiences and sentiments about the current protests, emphasizing the public's call for systematic change and regime change. The transcript concludes with an observation of a political awakening among the younger generation, as evidenced by their bold slogans against the CCP.

What unexpected event made the meeting timely according to the speaker?

• A technological breakthrough

• A natural disaster

• Protests against anti-corona measures

• A political election

What historical event does the speaker compare the current protests to?

• The Great Leap Forward

• The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Boxer Rebellion

What incident is mentioned as a catalyst for the current protests?

• The Urumqi fire

• A government scandal

• A natural disaster

• An economic crisis

What is the primary focus of the current protests according to the speaker?

• Environmental issues

• Technological advancement

• Systematic or regime change

• Economic reform

What surprised the speaker about the current movement compared to 1989?

• The involvement of older generations

• The lack of international support

• The early calls for the CCP to step down

• The focus on economic issues