How many survivors have we ever heard from ? Just wondering .
Only 4 or 5 of the most recognizable/vocal made it out that I’m aware of. I was due to report to Beijing for 6 months for language studies/consulate work as a new ensign when I was stopped in Hong Kong. Spent the next 30 days there before returning stateside. Wu’er was one of the top 3 in the college aged kids. I have T-shirts stashed with his and other leaders photos on them and extremely graphic books where all the pictures were smuggled out in the aftermath.
I deal with Chinese for work quite a bit and avoid the subject. I’ve had a few bring it up to me and I always tell them the same thing - we’ll talk if you get stateside, else I won’t speak to it.