China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 events
- Posted on June 4, 2026
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China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 events
Thirty-seven years ago, China's military violently ended pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government has never released a full death toll, with estimates ranging into the thousands. This event, marked by student-led demonstrations and a government crackdown, remains a sensitive topic in China. Landmark dates leading up to the crackdown are detailed.