Not too long ago, during this year's Chinese New Year, heavy snow had resulted in the closure of railway system and many workers could not get home to celebrate New Year with their families.
At the heat of all these, China's current Premier, Wen Jiabao, took a bold step. Spoke with a megaphone at the crowded station, apologising to the crowd of the failure of the Chinese government to handle this situation.
Ok, so what's so fun about this? Almost 20 years ago, during Tiananmen Square incident, Then premier of China too spoke through a megaphone to the protesting students. It must have left a lasting impression on Wen Jiabao as he was standing right next to him during the incident.
Lets study the 2 pictures.
Wen Jiabao beside then premier, Zhao Ziyang, who was apologizing publicly, tiananmen incident, 1989.
Wen Jiabao, 19 years later, apologizing to the crowd with a megaphone. China winter storm incident, 2008
So Wen Jiabao was beside the premier in 1989 and he became the premier. Guess who is the next premier? The guy beside him now? =)
Sincerely,
Lam
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