The Tiananmen Square Protests were a series of demonstrations that took place in Beijing, China, in 1989. They began in April, primarily led by students advocating for political reform, freedom of speech, and other democratic rights. The protests attracted thousands of participants and gained widespread attention both nationally and internationally. On June 3-4, the Chinese government declared martial law and deployed the military to suppress the protests. This resulted in a violent crackdown, with many protesters killed or injured. The events are often referred to as the June Fourth Incident and remain a sensitive topic in China today.