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Did the pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square in 1989 prompt political reform in China?

- No. They prompted the government to censor the Internet.
- Yes. They led to the start of voting in local elections.
- No. They brought about no democratic changes.
- Yes. They forced the government to allow opposition parties.

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No they did not bring any democratic changesĀ 
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Answer: - No. They brought about no democratic changes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chinese government declared martial law and allowed the military to seize control of central parts of Beijing. ThatĀ“s when the Tiananmen Square protests became a Massacre, as troops with assault rifles and tanks attacked the demonstrators, leaving a death toll that varies from several hundred to many thousands, as well as thousands wounded.

After that, the party strengthened its role in domestic affairs, revoking freedoms that had been introduced during the 1980s.

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