Tiananmen Square 1989 Video Exclusive -

The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 were a series of student-led demonstrations in Beijing that called for greater democracy, political reform, and freedom of the press

: Kent, who was on the ground as gunfire erupted, has restored his original 16mm footage, offering a high-definition view of the military's nighttime assault. tiananmen square 1989 video exclusive

In the late 1980s, China was undergoing a period of significant economic and social change. Under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the country was opening up to the world and experiencing rapid economic growth. However, this newfound prosperity was not accompanied by corresponding political reforms, leading to growing discontent among the Chinese people. The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 were a