On June 4, 1989, the Beijing protests in Tiananmen Square, initially driven by students demanding democratic reforms, were violently suppressed by Chinese authorities, resulting in significant loss of life. The following day, an iconic moment emerged when a lone protester, known as "Tank Man," stood defiantly in front of a column of advancing tanks on Chang’an Avenue. Carrying shopping bags, this unidentified man repeatedly moved to block the tanks’ path, symbolizing individual courage against overwhelming state power. His identity and fate remain unknown, but his image became a global symbol of resistance.
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