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3rd June 1989: Tiananmen Square protesters fired on by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

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Jun 3, 2026

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Summary

Official figures reported 241 deaths as a result of the crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests but unofficial estimates, including one by the US Ambassador at the time, place the figure at more than twice ...