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What was the reason for the Tiananmen Square protest?
The protests of 1989 were organised by groups of students, intellectuals and labour activists. There was no common cause or leadership in the protests. However, most protesters did not like the way the Communist party of China ran the economy. Some people also wanted a change towards more democracy.
Who is Tank Man from Newgrounds?
Sergeant John “Tankman” Captain, or simply Captain, is the main protagonist of Newgrounds webseries TANKMEN, and the mascot of the Newgrounds website with his tank. He is the benevolent leader of a military faction named Tankmen, and he is also best friends with fellow soldier Steve.
What is Pico’s backstory?
Background. The original Pico website listed Pico as being obsessive and homicidal, having insomnia, schizophrenia, and a “wannabe DJ”. In the year 2000, Pico was one of the few survivors of a school shooting, perpetrated by a student named Cassandra.
How much do Chinese people know about the Tiananmen Square massacre?
Very little. Neither the 1989 protests nor the ensuing massacre is included in Chinese textbooks, and many students today have never heard of these events. For the most part, the government avoids discussing the issue at all.
What is the post-Tiananmen China?
The post-Tiananmen leadership went on to construct an official account that portrayed the movement as a western conspiracy to weaken and divide China, hence justifying its military crackdown as necessary for stability and prosperity, and paving the way for China’s rise.
Why was general Qinxian court-martialled?
Xu Qinxian, a former major general of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was court-martialled, jailed for five years, and expelled from the Communist Party of China (CCP) after he refused the order to use force against demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.
Why are the Tiananmen Mothers still invisible and silent?
Because the heart-wrenching testimonies of the Tiananmen mothers contradict the official version of what happened they had to be rendered invisible and silent. The mothers are still not allowed to openly mourn their children; their continuing demand for an independent investigation for truth and justice is regularly denied.