Tianamen Square Protests

  • Tianamen Square

    Students march to Tianamen Square to demonstrate. The Police are waiting and they beat up the students and drag them away
  • Everywhere

    The Economy is improving and people are encouraged to sell surplus crops in open markets popping up in cities and villages
  • Martial Law

    Martial Law is declared. Hunger strike is called off.
  • Hu's Death

    Hu Yabong has a heart attack and dies. Big posters appear on walls and mourn Hu The students make 3 demands. More Democratic Representation, Authority to organize Student Union, End to Corrupt Government
  • Hu's funeral

    Thousands of students gather in Tiananmen Square in a anticipation of Hus funeral.
  • During the Funeral

    Hu's Funeral in Tianamen Square. The Gov. want to close the square but the students camped at the square overnight
  • Massive Protest

    The People's Daily runs and editorial cartoon in which Deng warns students to stop the Demos. Streets are full of protesters from all walks of life.
  • Head of USSR Arrives

    Mikhail Gorbachev, Who is head of the Soviet Union arrives at the Sino-Soviet Summit.
  • Negotion

    There is a standoff between the Gov. and the Students. Zhoa wants to negotiate with the Students.
  • Hunger Strike Starts

    Hunger Strike Begins. Zhoa is relievd of Gov. Position.
  • Near End

    Chinese Student bring statue of Lady Liberty into Tianamen