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Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is located near the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China. Although the square was already well known for its cultural significance and sheer size, it became a highlight in 1989 during the Tiananmen Square protests. During the protests martial law was declared, and several hundred civilians were killed. It is often referred to as the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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What is the official government figure of how people died at Tiananmen square?

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According to an analysis by Nicholas D. Kristof of The New York Times, "The true number of deaths will probably never be known, and it is possible that thousands of people were killed without leaving evidence behind. But based on the evidence that is now available, it seems plausible that about fifty soldiers and policemen were killed, along with 400 to 800 civilians." Globe and Mail correspondent Jan Wong placed the death toll at approximately 3,000,

How big is the Tiananmen Square?

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44 hectares (440000 m2)Its north-south length is 880 m, the east-west width is 500 m, thus the total area of Tiananmen Square is 440,000 m2. It is the biggest city square in the world.

What event occurred in Tiananmen Square in 1989?

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this event is called the protest at Tiananmen Square of 1989, aka the massacre at Tiananmen Square of 1989 or the June 4th incident.

on that day, students who held protests for democracy was killed by tanks and guns . however, that was only a peaceful protest before the massacre.

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What led to the upspring at Tiananmen Square?

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Chinese Students gathered to call for political reform. ~novanet

What year did the tiananmen square massacre occur?

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In 1989, thousands of Chinese college students camped out in Tianamen Square protesting the government. After thirty days, government troops opened fire, massacring 800 of the students. Thousands more still remain in jail, and although the event is well-documented worldwide, there is no official Chinese record of it ever having occurred.

What effect did Tiananmen Square Massacre have on China and the world?

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Tiananmen Square is a symbol of Chinese government oppression.

Did the Tank Man Tiananmen Square get run over by a tank?

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They did not run him over. After stepping in front of the tank, jumping on top and talking to the crew, he jumped off and blocked them again. At this point, two people in blue clothes took him into the crowd. Some people say this was the Chinese secret police and that he was executed. Others say he is still alive. No one knows for sure as there is no body, live or dead.