How did the Chinese government respond to the call for democracy in 1989?

In 1989, the Chinese government responded to the call for democracy, particularly during the Tiananmen Square protests, with a violent crackdown. On June 3-4, the military was deployed to suppress the demonstrations, resulting in a significant loss of life and widespread arrests. The government justified its actions by labeling the protests as a counterrevolutionary riot, and it subsequently implemented strict censorship and Propaganda to control the narrative surrounding the events. This response reinforced the regime's stance on maintaining political stability over democratic reforms.