June Fourth Incident

The June Fourth Incident refers to the Chinese government’s violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, on June 4,, 1989. Thousands of students, intellectuals, and citizens had gathered to demand political reforms, freedom, and greater transparency. The authorities responded with military force, using tanks and live ammunition, resulting in many deaths and injuries. The exact number of casualties remains unknown, and the event remains a sensitive and censored topic in China. It is seen internationally as a significant moment highlighting issues of political repression and human rights.