In 1989, a peaceful student-led protest in Beijing ended in a tragic military crackdown
What began as a mourning ritual for a reformist leader transformed into a historic demand for democracy, only to be met by a devastating military intervention in the heart of Beijing.
Following weeks of peaceful demonstrations, the Chinese government deployed the People's Liberation Army to clear Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. Tanks and troops moved through the city streets, using live ammunition against students and civilians who had gathered to call for political reform and freedom of the press.
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