1989 AD
Beijing's pro-democracy protests are crushed
Military force ends mass demonstrations centered on Tiananmen Square.
- Time period
- 1989 AD
- Region
- Asia
- Theme
- Politics
- Civilization
- People's Republic of China
In June 1989, Chinese troops violently suppressed demonstrations in Beijing, killing protesters and other civilians. The crackdown ended weeks of protests calling for political reform and accountability.