Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989:
View the links below to learn more about the Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre on June 4th, 1989 in Beijing, China.
Where is Tiananmen Square?
Tiananmen Square is located in the capital city of China. Learn more about the location, geography, culture, and history of Beijing, China by exploring the links below.
What Happened at Tiananmen?
Is There Freedom of Speech in China?
What is the Point of Knowing?
Timeline of Events
What Happened at Tiananmen?
Is There Freedom of Speech in China?
What is the Point of Knowing?
Timeline of Events
ABC News Report on May 18th, 1989
"World News" report from May 18, 1989: Members of the Chinese government met with leaders of the student protests. Hundreds of student demonstrated in Tiananmen Square.
"World News" report from May 18, 1989: Members of the Chinese government met with leaders of the student protests. Hundreds of student demonstrated in Tiananmen Square.
ABC News Report on May 19th, 1989
"World News" report from May 19, 1989: People's Army trucks could not reach China's Tiananmen Square because demonstrators block roads.
ABC News Report on June 4th, 1989:
"World News" report from June 4, 1989: Chinese soldiers open fire on civilian, pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing.
The Aftermath of Tiananmen Square: