"Tank Man" refers to an unidentified individual who became famous for standing in front of a column of tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing on June 5, 1989. This act of defiance occurred the day after the Chinese government violently suppressed the protests, which had called for political reform and greater freedoms. The image of Tank Man has since become a powerful symbol of resistance against oppression. The iconic photograph of Tank Man was captured by several photographers and widely circulated in the media, drawing international attention to the events in China. Despite the government's efforts to censor information about the protests, the image remains a poignant reminder of the struggle for democracy and human rights in China.