Tian'an Men (translated: the Gate of Heavenly Peace) Gate, Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Then and Now

Source: The Atlantic

In 1989, the Chinese government silenced a pro-democracy protest in Tiananmen Square. An unknown number of protesters, mostly college students, were killed by their government. To this day, the Chinese government censors the media to prevent its people from learning about this event. Explore this photo essay to learn more.