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The True Toll of Tiananmen: Remembering the Massacre of 1989
Published On Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Asian Horizon Network
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The tragic events of June 4th, 1989, when the Chinese government violently suppressed pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square. Despite official reports of a death toll around 200, over 10,000 lives were lost, with unarmed civilians including students and workers mowed down by tanks and gunfire. The footage highlights the brutal crackdown, with bodies being crushed and erased by bulldozers. Although China attempted to suppress the truth, the world continues to honor the victims through vigils and protests.