I wonder if it’s my US based IP, ChatGPT just told me:

Tiananmen Square is primarily known for the 1989 protests in Beijing, China, which ended in a violent crackdown by the Chinese government. The protests began as a gathering of students, intellectuals, and workers advocating for political reform, including greater freedom of speech and an end to government corruption.

The demonstrations started in April 1989 and escalated as thousands of people joined in, occupying Tiananmen Square in central Beijing. The protesters erected tents, staged hunger strikes, and held large-scale rallies demanding democratic reforms.

However, on June 4, 1989, the Chinese government sent in troops and tanks to forcibly clear the square. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, with estimates ranging from hundreds to possibly thousands killed, and many more injured and arrested. The Chinese government censored information about the crackdown and suppressed discussion of the event within China, leading to it being commonly referred to as the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

The incident had significant repercussions both domestically and internationally, with condemnation from various governments and human rights organizations. It also led to increased censorship and repression within China, particularly regarding discussions of political dissent and human rights.