The Tiananmen Square protests took place in 1989, primarily during the spring months of April to June. The protests involved a large number of students and citizens in Beijing advocating for democratic reforms, freedom of speech, and an end to government corruption. The Chinese government responded with a violent crackdown on June 3-4, resulting in significant loss of life and numerous arrests. The events at Tiananmen Square remain a sensitive topic in China today, with substantial censorship surrounding discussions of the protests.