Chai Ling

Chai Ling (Chinese: 柴玲; pinyin: Chái Líng; born April 15, 1966) is a Chinese-American woman known for her role as a student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.

During the protests, Chai Ling was elected as a leader by the students and served as the commander-in-chief of the Tiananmen Square headquarters. She played a significant role in coordinating student activities, delivering speeches, and negotiating with government officials. Her outspokenness and determination brought her international attention.

After the Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4, 1989, Chai Ling escaped China and eventually made her way to the United States. She has since become a vocal critic of the Chinese government and has advocated for democracy and human rights in China.

She earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Chai Ling has founded several organizations, including Jenzabar, a software company serving higher education, and All Girls Allowed, an organization opposing the One-Child Policy in China and advocating for women's rights. Her work has been the subject of documentaries and academic studies, and she remains a prominent figure in discussions about the Tiananmen Square protests and China's political landscape.