2014 Event A memorial event was held in Hong Kong in remembrance of lives lost in Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing in 1989; authorities on the mainland tightened security and may be detaining many in order to avoid commemorative protests at the square itself 2013 Event The U.S. asks China for a detailed account of the 1989 protests in Tiananmen Square 2012 Event On the 23rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, China blocks internet access to terms related to the event 2011 Event In Hong Kong, tens of thousands gather in Tiananmen Square to remember victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests 1990 Event China lifts martial law (imposed after Tiananmen Square massacre) 1989 Event 10,000 Chinese soldiers are blocked by 100,000 citizens protecting students demonstrating for democracy in Tiananmen Square, Beijing 1989 Event Demonstration for democratic reforms in Beijing's Tiananmen square 1989 Event Approx 2,000 students begin hunger strike in Tiananmen Square, China 1989 Event Beijing students take over Tiananmen Square in China 1989 Event Thousands of Chinese crowd into Beijing's Tiananmen Square cheering students demanding greater political freedom
