Aftermath Of The 1989 Tiananmen Crisis For Mainland China

The 1989 Tiananmen crisis marked a crucial turning point for the People''s Republic of China. The unprecedented demonstrations of popular dissent triggered the downfall of reformist premier Zhao Ziyang, who supported the students, and the rise of his conservative successor, Li Peng. The subsequent military crackdown on the demonstrators horrified the world and threatened the PRC with international...