In 1989, the Chinese government harshly suppressed the Tiananmen Square protest, resulting in casualties and demonstrating their reliance on force to maintain control.
The government's response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest was harsh suppression of the protest, resulting in injuries. On June 4, Chinese army units forcibly removed the demonstrators from the square, resulting in casualties ranging from hundreds to thousands. This event, known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre, highlighted the Chinese government's reliance on force to maintain control.
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