CultureThe Soundtrack: Jianying Zha (Part 2) — From Hope to Disillusionment: This Party Will Not Change

After the gunfire of June Fourth, writer Jianying Zha experienced deep disillusionment, took US citizenship and began writing in English. She once believed economic growth and greater personal freedom would bring political change to China, but now says she was naïve. Seeing history reversed with society nearly silent, she resolved to leave the land she loves behind.