Tiananmen Square Massacre

The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred in June 1989 in Beijing, China, when government forces used military force to disperse thousands of peaceful protesters demanding political reform, greater freedoms, and anti-corruption measures. The protesters, mainly students, gathered in Tiananmen Square, symbolizing public discontent. The Chinese government viewed the demonstrations as a threat to its authority and responded with a crackdown, firing live bullets and deploying tanks. The exact number of casualties remains uncertain, but hundreds to thousands are believed to have been killed or injured. The event remains a highly sensitive topic in China and a symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule.