French Bulldog Puppy—China's May Fourth Movement

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One year ago on Round and Square (4 February 2012)—The Emperor's Teacher: Talking Points (e)

[a] French Musings PD

I don't know who you are, 
but I will find you...[1]

...and tell you that today was an absolutely pivotal day in modern Chinese history—exactly ninety-five years ago. 

[b] Path RF

I once read a fine scholarly analysis of the protests, urban strikes and general tumult caused by the May Fourth Movement (五四). 

Where did I read that? 

Well, in the work of Jean Chesneaux, of course. It all stems from that pesky Treaty of Versailles, as it turns out.

Never forget that, for all of my diverse and global interests, I am a French Bulldog Puppy.

      [1] I like Liam's opening, and he gave me a box of biscuits to use it for the rest of the week.

[c] Modern China RF

[Originally posted on May 4, 2014]