Intellectually, students and citizens were increasingly frustrated with the lack of democratic freedoms and the corrupt nature of the Chinese government. They yearned for greater participation in the decision-making process and called for reforms that would bring more accountability and transparency to the government.
: Historically significant reports include footage from correspondent Richard Roth and cameraman Derek Williams, who were taken into custody at gunpoint by soldiers during the crackdown. tiananmen square 1989 video exclusive