Assignment China: Tiananmen Square

Synopsis

Tiananmen Square became the focal point of protests in China during the spring of 1989. Students marched in cities nationwide, but the events in Beijing drew global attention. The first Sino-Soviet summit in thirty years brought an influx of journalists to the capital. Initially, Chinese authorities allowed easier satellite access. The film details how these journalists reported on the protests and the violent crackdown that followed, providing insight into the political climate of the time.