The Beijing Massacre

The Beijing Massacre, primarily referring to the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989, was a government crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. After weeks of peaceful demonstrations demanding political reform and greater freedoms, the Chinese military was ordered to clear the square. In the process, troops used live fire against unarmed civilians, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The incident remains highly sensitive and censored within China, symbolizing the government's repression of dissent and a pivotal moment in Chinese political history.