The main aim of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 was to advocate for greater political reform, democracy, and personal freedoms in China. Initiated by students on April 15, the movement grew to encompass a broad coalition of citizens, including intellectuals and workers, who gathered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to demand government accountability, freedom of the press, and an end to corruption. The protests reflected widespread discontent with the Chinese Communist Party’s authoritarian rule and economic policies. Ultimately, the movement was brutally suppressed by the government on June 4, leading to numerous deaths and a lasting impact on China’s political landscape and human rights discourse.