Bob Hawke's tears for the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre ushered in a new sympathy for refugees in Australia. Following this famous speech, he made a unilateral promise, without consulting his cabinet, to offer asylum to thousands of Chinese students. He was told: ‘You cannot do that, prime minister.’ He responded, ‘I just did. It is done.’ | SBS News

On June 5th, 1989, an iconic moment of resistance occurred during the Tiananmen Square protests. An unknown individual, who later became known as “Tank Man,” bravely stood in front of a column of tanks, effectively halting their advance. Despite attempts by the Chinese government to censor the event, “Tank Man” remains a potent symbol of individual courage against oppressive regimes. | History In Pictures