The Chinese Democracy Movement refers to a series of protests and political movements in China advocating for democratic reforms and greater political freedoms. It gained significant attention during the late 1970s and 1980s, particularly with the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, where thousands of students and citizens gathered to demand political change. The movement has been characterized by calls for freedom of speech, press, and assembly, as well as the end of one-party rule by the Chinese Communist Party. Despite its popularity, the movement faced severe repression, especially after the violent crackdown in Tiananmen Square, leading to arrests and a continued struggle for democracy in China.