While the official Chinese government report stated that about 200–300 people died, Western sources and human rights organizations like Amnesty International estimate the death toll in the hundreds or even thousands. The Legacy of "Tank Man"
Originally built in 1651 and later expanded, it marks the entrance to the Imperial City and the Forbidden City . ti_na_men_li
"Ti-na-men-li" is a phonetically stylized version of , the name of the famous gateway and public square in central Beijing . The name translates to the "Gate of Heavenly Peace" . While it is one of China's most significant cultural and political landmarks, it is most widely recognized globally for the student-led pro-democracy protests that took place there in the spring of 1989. Historical Significance While the official Chinese government report stated that
The events most often associated with the square occurred between April and June 1989. The name translates to the "Gate of Heavenly Peace"