Social Justice and Harmony in China: Trade Union Movement

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Published by UCtelevision at 01/31/2008 19:20 Like

Han Dongfang, a railway electrician, has been described as China's Lech Walesa. He organized Communist China's first independent labor union in 1989. After a series of arrests and overcoming tuberculosis, Han took up residence in Hong Kong, where, since 1997, he has hosted an influential weekly program on Radio Free Asia that reaches an estimated 40 million people on the mainland. Presented by the Center for Chinese Studies, the Asia Institute, and the UCLA International Institute. Series: "UCLA International Institute" [7/2005] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 11006]

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janesatorres, at 10/16/2011 15:12, says:
He's really one tough guy. He never abandoned his ideals. From creating a labor union, now he hosts a radio program. He is one man who wants to be heard.
FlashMobUSA, at 05/13/2011 18:19, says:
Social Justice and Harmony in China Professor of Oxymoronic bullshit.
nnycc1, at 11/03/2010 06:08, says:
i freaking love this guy!!! no university edu? he sounds better than most college profs and eng isn't even his first language!!!! Han Dongfang!!!!! YEA BABY!!!!
bananian, at 04/18/2009 23:39, says:
Is this even on any headline news anywhere?
WJFoundation, at 02/04/2008 03:54, says:
Thank you so much for posting this, Han Dongfang is a true hero! How great to hear him speak here in the US. He has never given up the dream for freedom in China. Yes a true Hero.