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2026-08-12

CCTV Jiang Zemin Documentary Shows World Economic Herald Front Page 'Speak the Truth Freely' Layout, Sparking Discussion

On August 12, 2026, when a documentary on Jiang Zemin's life broadcast by CCTV reviewed the 1989 events, the footage unexpectedly showed in full the World Economic Herald front page slogan about speaking the truth, sparking discussion among netizens.

Location: Beijing · Importance III · Verification: Reported · View causal chain →

1989-04

Shanghai Municipal Party Committee Handles the World Economic Herald Incident

Because the World Economic Herald published an article commemorating Hu Yaobang, Shanghai Municipal Party Secretary Jiang Zemin ordered the article pulled and suspended editor-in-chief Qin Benli for self-reflection, sparking protests by journalists and students.

Location: Shanghai · Importance IV · Verification: Verified · View causal chain →