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Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 11:59 GMT 12:59 UK

Significantly what has changed since 1989 is computer use and the adoption of something called deep packet inspection for control of internet use. The ability of governments and in fact corporations to be able to inspect content of communications enables control not just in places like China but the West as well.

Dale Lanan, Longmont, United States

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 11:44 GMT 12:44 UK

Yes because it is easier for people in China to access information today. The government can't stop that. Consequently, people learn to tell apart propaganda as soon as they see one, which is why they reject western criticisms.
4China

Isn't it strange that you are the only person from China posting here.
You say that people in China know what propaganda is when they see it. Obviously, you don't.
China should be mindful of what others think because its economy is built on trade.

[lochraven], United States

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 09:28 GMT 10:28 UK

China has changed. As a businesman trading with China Im impressed with the reforms carried out there and work-ethic of the hard-working Chinese people. Westerners criticising China (in general and on HYS) are living on another planet - the West has lost all moral authority after Iraq and Afganistan; you're not in a position to lecture others on human rights whilst you bomb wedding parties; no one cares what you say anymore. Liberal democracy isnt the only/best model out there - dont interfere!

Muradski, London, Uk

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 09:10 GMT 10:10 UK

Has China changed after Tiananmen?
Yes! Everyone is free and happy in China now, just like here in fact. Lovely.

James Taylor

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 08:29 GMT 09:29 UK

China has a long history of communism. There is no chance to change their view for this past incident.It was a brutal activity no doubt about it But true fact is that China going to becoming a super economic power in the world ,that's why they can't tolerate any rebellious activity in side the country which make their country unrest. They have showed how much they can be rude to eliminate the freedom seeker Tibbet people.

Ebnul hussain chowdhury, Dhaka

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 08:24 GMT 09:24 UK

" I would say no it is still a communist country who violates the human rights of its citizens and visitors."

Sylvia Martinez, Los Angeles, United States

Take a look at your own country; a supposed 'democracy'. People's human rights are violated every day in the U.S simply on the basis of class and race. Communism has nothing to do with it. Enough with the hypocrisy.
JS, Tokyo

You ain't seen NOTHIN yet. The race card is now better currency than the dollar. Whacism is all the rage!

Patriot 1st, Under the bus, where else?

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 06:37 GMT 07:37 UK

One must remember that Chinese are genetic capitalists!
Look at any Chinese who have emigrated in past years or managed to recently - they work - whole families work, work, work!

Some countries like Malaysia are run by ethnic Chinese bankers behind a thin veneer of local politicians. Wherever they have the freedom to work and produce (for themselves and their own profit) they are unexcelled at it! Slowly but surely the Chinese government is changing (Shanghai!) and soon it will "burst out"!

Roger Cary Oliver, Palaja, Aude, France

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 06:26 GMT 07:26 UK

I hate to say this in view of other failings of the Chinese system - but that country does have one policy that practically no other country has "One child per family" against much internal protest from people used to children providing for their old age.

Rather than save the children and feed the chilren - please WORLD - stop having too many for this poor planet to nourish and still keep it's diversity.. Watch the movie "Home" on internet - and draw your conclusions - before it's too late!

Roger Cary Oliver, Palaja, Aude, France

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 05:48 GMT 06:48 UK

".....But one thing I am sure about is that our government only does what is good for its people.

Jade Wood, Wenzhou, China "

I think you'll find that they only do what's good for members of the government.
You can't criticize your government yet I can criticize mine without fear or arrest.
If I don't want the communist party in power I and my fellow countrymen can choose not to have them. We can choose something else. What about you?
Web sites for me are never blocked yet often for you.

ryda triumph

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 05:23 GMT 06:23 UK

"Yes China has changed.Since its horrific crushing of humanity at Tianeman Square .
China has become the manufacturing base for almost every democratic Western country on Earth.
I can imagine that they get the message.

[goplayupyourownend], Canada'

Yes, and now everyone can make their own statement by checking every item in a store before they purchase it. Look for the "Made in China" label and put it back on the shelf!! ( I do!)

ryda triumph

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 04:46 GMT 05:46 UK

Hello, see that man on the tank? wow thats a you tube shot. Chill-lax, honey everything will be fine, we will goggle it out. We did, it not found 404, Oh my God. did the chinese bought our american dictionary? how are going to do our project? WWMM sign, W-hatever, W-ho cares if your M-ummy work in M-acDonald ! Guys, June 4 is so-oooo last season, thats not cool anymore, yesterday thangs. Stay away from the chinese, you don't want to have anything to do with the chinese.So how did the Magic play?

Steve, Singapore

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 04:42 GMT 05:42 UK

Most striking is that China's 56 Ethnic Cultures share National Pride,a goal worth striving for.

Flinkus, Streatham


Does that include the Tibetans?

[MilwaukeeRay], United States

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 04:00 GMT 05:00 UK

No China has not changed. They have just got smarter and by securing mining and oil rights along with becomming a major manufacturing gaint they will eventually be in a position to rule us all and re-write history by erasing Tiananmen from the books.

John, UK

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 03:52 GMT 04:52 UK

The Chinese Government, like all those totalitarian regimes is still very immature since criticism of policy from outsiders is perceived as an embarrassment or loss of face that is subsequently expressed as "interference" in their internal affairs. This is a key weakness of most single party, developing nations. It is okay for them to criticise the West as "Imperialists" but it is anathema to point out obvious faults in their system. History has shown that pluralism will ultimately prevail.

Kerry Berger, Fayetteville Arkansas, United States

Added: Sunday, 7 June, 2009, 03:46 GMT 04:46 UK

Mary Gravitt, you need to live in China for a while. It will either show you how lucky you are to live in America and you will be embarrassed enough to not take your citizenship for granted or you will like it well enough to stay. A Win/Win situation.

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