Ma Ying-jeou (2013) cited in: "Ma calls for rights tolerance in China" in The Taipei Times, 5 June 2013.
• Statement made in commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, 4 June 2013.
• Statement made in commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, 4 June 2013.
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Both the 228 Incident (White Terror in Taiwan) and the June 4 Incident (Tiananmen Square Incident in Beijing) are like mirrors, reminding the leaders on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to engage in soul-searching and learn lessons.
— Ma Ying-jeou
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• Statement made in commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, 4 June 2013." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九; Mǎ Yīngjiǔ; born 13 July 1950) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He served as the President of the Republic of China from 20 May 2008 to 20 May 2016.
About Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九; Mǎ Yīngjiǔ; born 13 July 1950) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He served as the President of the Republic of China from 20 May 2008 to 20 May 2016.
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