Tiananmen Square Protests

1989 CE · political

In the spring of 1989, protests held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing by broad segments of society, primarily university students, demanding political reform and greater freedom, lasted for weeks.

As a result of the Chinese government deploying the army to end the demonstrations on the night of 3-4 June, many people lost their lives. The events resonated widely in the international arena; there are significant differences between official and independent estimates regarding the loss of life.

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What was Tiananmen Square Protests?
In the spring of 1989, protests held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing by broad segments of society, primarily university students, demanding political reform and greater freedom, lasted for weeks.
When did Tiananmen Square Protests happen?
1989 CE