From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, China's crackdowns defy critics | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

BEIJING--From the deadly crushing of Beijing’s 1989 pro-democracy protests to the suppression of Hong Kong’s opposition four decades later, China’s Communist Party has demonstrated a determination and ability to stay in power that is seemingly impervious to Western criticism and sanctions.

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