Tiananmen Square, 1989
Quote: "The Chinese leadership hoped that the world would soon forget the Tiananmen square massacre. Our job in Congress is to ensure that we never forget those who lost their lives in Tiananmen square that day or the pro-democracy cause for which they fought." - Tom Lantos
June 3-4, 1989
Democracy movements had grown in strength since the arrival of Deng. This specific movement was led by students
Earlier in the year on May 4,1989 there were mass rallies in honour of the 70th anniversary of the last major democratic uprising
Some students remained after this event and went on a hunger strike.
Li Peng took a harsh stance on this and ordered the PLA to take whatever action necessary
In early June the army arrives but they are reluctant to deal with the croud.
On the night of June 3, 1989 the army opened fire on the crowd.
According to the Western nations approximately 400-800 people were killed. According to China 0 people were killed.
This event did reaffirm China's hard line on party dissent and public freedoms.
The economics changes it caused were, however, irreversible. In 1992 Deng ended price controls.
Other Facts about the Tiananmen Square Massacre:
There is a famous man from the Tiananmen Square Massacre who is commonly know as "tank man". He is said to have been a student. He, one person, blocked a line of tanks as they moved through the square. He was eventuall escorted away and it is unknown what happened to him.
Summary:
The Tiananmen Square Massacre had a massive impact on China. It was first of all a type of revolution with many protests. The massacre also got a lot of media attention which exposed the rest of the world to China. China could not keep the Tiananmen square massacre a secret.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen_Square_protests_of_1989
Question: What course would China have continued along if the Tiananmen Square massacre had not occured and changed China?
June 3-4, 1989
Democracy movements had grown in strength since the arrival of Deng. This specific movement was led by students
Earlier in the year on May 4,1989 there were mass rallies in honour of the 70th anniversary of the last major democratic uprising
Some students remained after this event and went on a hunger strike.
Li Peng took a harsh stance on this and ordered the PLA to take whatever action necessary
In early June the army arrives but they are reluctant to deal with the croud.
On the night of June 3, 1989 the army opened fire on the crowd.
According to the Western nations approximately 400-800 people were killed. According to China 0 people were killed.
This event did reaffirm China's hard line on party dissent and public freedoms.
The economics changes it caused were, however, irreversible. In 1992 Deng ended price controls.
Other Facts about the Tiananmen Square Massacre:
There is a famous man from the Tiananmen Square Massacre who is commonly know as "tank man". He is said to have been a student. He, one person, blocked a line of tanks as they moved through the square. He was eventuall escorted away and it is unknown what happened to him.
Summary:
The Tiananmen Square Massacre had a massive impact on China. It was first of all a type of revolution with many protests. The massacre also got a lot of media attention which exposed the rest of the world to China. China could not keep the Tiananmen square massacre a secret.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen_Square_protests_of_1989
Question: What course would China have continued along if the Tiananmen Square massacre had not occured and changed China?