Chinese reform 'necessary' to avert new Cultural Revolution

1,771 views · Published 14 March 2012 · 2:38 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Channel 4 News · 2012 · News & Politics

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Urgent reform is needed to prevent a repeat of the "historical tragedy" of the Cultural Revolution, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao said in a rare emotional speech today. Asia Correspondent John Sparks reports.

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