NHK Special “Tiananmen Square Incident: 50 Days that Decided Our Fate” (2019)

Thirty years after the Tiananmen Square incident, where the Chinese government reported 319 deaths, the details of the government's forceful suppression of citizens remain unclear. To shed light on the events, NHK interviewed those involved in China and internationally, discovering new historical materials. The investigation reveals a planned military response linked to internal government power struggles. The film re-examines the 50 days that shaped China’s future, exploring the unanswered questions surrounding the numerous incidents that occurred.