Stanford Library Shelves Sensitive Tiananmen Files
Stanford University Libraries will preserve materials referencing the 1989 Tiananmen Square Carnage, citing possible censorship dangers must they be repatriated to Beijing. College authorities verified the decision, prioritizing academic accessibility and conservation over returning the things to their source.
- Source: Undisclosed institution in Beijing.
- Material: Documents contain recommendations to the Tiananmen Massacre.
- Factor: Worry of possible censorship or damage upon return to China.
- Stanford’s Position: Focuses on preservation and academic access.
- Future: Materials will certainly be cataloged and made available for research study.