
Tiananmen Square Massacre
The words “Tiananmen Square” conjure images of violence that still have a huge impact in contemporary China. When China’s People’s Liberation Army killed hundreds—or even thousands—of civilian demonstrators on June 4, 1989, the country was condemned internationally for its actions. Still, the government maintains that it was simply stopping a potential uprising.
Background of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
The incident that eventually led to the killings in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square was the death ... read more »
Remembering Tiananmen Square
China was internationally condemned for its actions during the Tiananmen Square demonstrations but ... read more »
Tiananmen Square’s Impact: 1989 to Today
The massacre had huge implications in China and beyond, and still does today. Many sanctions ... read more »