In the spring of 1989, China was gripped by student-led demonstrations centred on Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Calling for political reform, greater freedoms, and criticising government corruption, the movement rapidly drew support from people across the country, becoming the largest wave of protest seen in Communist China. On 3–4 June 1989, Chinese troops and tanks moved in to clear Tiananmen Square, opening fire on protesters and civilians. Featuring pictures filmed secretly as security forces remained on the streets of Beijing, the following footage captures the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
Frontline by ITN 2026.
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