NHK Special "Tiananmen Square Incident: 50 Days that Decided Our Fate"

Overview

The Chinese government announced that 319 people died in the Tiananmen Square incident 30 years ago. The details of why and how the citizens were suppressed by force remain unknown. In an attempt to uncover the truth, NHK visited those involved in the incident in China and around the world, and unearthed new historical materials. What emerged was a carefully deployed military force and part of the power struggle within the government. We will reexamine the 50 days that decided the fate of China, and unravel the mysteries of the many incidents.