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1989 Tiananmen Square protests - The Chinese Government declared Martial Law

Time: Saturday May 20, 1989

Place: China

Details: The Chinese government declared martial law on 20 May and mobilized at least 30 divisions from five of the country's seven military regions. At least 14 of PLA's 24 army corps contributed troops. As many as 250,000 troops were eventually sent to the capital, some arriving by air and others by rail.

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