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The Secret Trial of the General Who Refused to Attack

Gen. Xu Qinxian defied orders during the 1989 protests. Leaked court-martial video surfaces.
WHO: Gen. Xu Qinxian
WHAT: Court-martial for refusing orders to attack protesters
WHEN: Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: To uphold pro-democracy protests
Sources (1): New York Times

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