Hu Yaobang Yaobang's support was partially responsible for Hu Jintao's rapid promotion during the 1980s. Some observers noted that Hu Yaobang's rehabilitation made it more likely that the Party would be willing to re-evaluate the 1989 Tiananmen protests, but other observers expressed skepticism. Memorials with the purpose of recognizing the date of someone's birth or death are often signs of political trends within China, with some pointing to the prospect of further reform. Skeptics noted that Hu Jintao made a statement praising the governments of Cuba and North Korea (in spite of their economic "flaws") shortly after announcing Hu Yaobang's public commemoration,
Yinka Dene Alliance a full-page advertisement in "The Globe and Mail" announcing their opposition to the project, and staged a march in Vancouver to deliver the Declaration to the Enbridge headquarters. Many new signatories were added in ceremonies in Vancouver on December 1, 2011 and Edmonton on January 27, 2012. Over 130 First Nations have now signed the Save The Fraser Declaration. On February 6, 2012, the Yinka Dene Alliance released an open letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was about to meet Hu Jintao to discuss Chinese investment and trade in Canadian energy, which the Northern Gateway