Tienanmen Square protests of 1989

Definition

The Tienanmen Square protests of 1989 were pro-democracy demonstrations held in Beijing, China. Thousands of students gathered in Tienanmen Square calling for political reform and freedom but were met with a violent crackdown from the Chinese government.

Related terms

Democracy: A form of government in which power is vested in the people who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.

Human Rights: Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals regardless of their nationality or citizenship status, including freedoms such as speech, assembly, and expression.

Authoritarianism: A political system characterized by strong central power and limited individual freedoms, often maintaining strict control over society through censorship and repression.