The Tiananmen Square Massacre and the Lack of Human Rights 1989

The Tiananmen Square Massacre and the Lack of Human Rights
It is amazing how a simple event can trigger a major catastrophe affecting many lives. During the Tiananmen Square Massacre in June of 1989, the Chinese people experienced terrible violence and their human rights were violated. As a result of the Chinese government's unwillingness to hold a simple dialogue with the Chinese students and workers, violence erupted after marshal law was declared. As a television audience looked on, the workers and students protested against government leaders for an end to corruption, while seeking po…