The outcome of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests was a brutal crackdown by the Chinese government on pro-democracy demonstrators. The protests began in April, gathering support from students and citizens advocating for reform, including greater political freedom and reduced corruption. On June 3-4, the military was deployed to suppress the protests, resulting in a significant loss of life, with estimates ranging from hundreds to thousands of deaths. In the aftermath, the Chinese government implemented strict censorship and a campaign against dissent, effectively stifling calls for reform and ensuring that the events remain a sensitive topic in China.