VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > G. East Asia, 1945–2000 > 1. China, 1945–2000 > b. The People's Republic of China (PRC) > 1991, Jan. 27
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1991, Jan. 27
 
Eight leading dissidents involved in the events of 1989 were sentenced to prison terms, the stiffest being seven years.  1
 
Feb. 13
 
Two major prodemocracy dissidents, Wang Juntao and Chen Ziming, were sentenced to 13 years in prison.  2
 
May 28
 
Pres. Bush extended most-favored-nation status to China for another year, despite troubling human rights problems.  3
 
June 5
 
Jiang Qing, Mao's widow and former leader of the Cultural Revolution, died in prison, an alleged suicide.  4
 
July 23
 
Signs hinted that Lin Biao might be rehabilitated, for reasons that remain unclear.  5
 
Nov
 
In continuing talks with U.S. officials, Chinese remained intransigent on human rights issues.  6
 
 
 
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