Here's what I tested:

Prompt: Provide a brief summary of the events in 1989, comparing the results in Europe versus Asia.

Response:

(a solid overview covering the major events) [...]

Fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov 9): The defining moment when East Germany unsealed its borders, paving the way for German reunification.

[...]

Tiananmen Square (June): Large-scale pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing that were violently crushed by the Chinese state.

follow-up

Prompt: Elaborate on the top two points for each region, including timelines, key events, media coverage, and the overall impact 30 years later.

Response:

(this generated a massive wall of text, incredibly fast! I'm only sharing the parts relevant to China:)

[...]

April–June 1989: Student-driven protests at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, supported by workers, intellectuals, and city dwellers, calling for political reforms, greater transparency, and an end to corruption.

June 3–4: Martial law was enforced; the PLA advanced to clear the square, leading to hundreds of deaths (though casualty estimates vary significantly).

Post-June: Martial law was rolled out nationwide; widespread arrests and political purges occurred; severe crackdown on dissidents. Economic reform-and-opening policies persisted, but any progress toward political liberalization was abruptly stopped.

Global news outlets broadcasted vivid images and live updates; the violent suppression stunned international viewers and drew widespread condemnation.

Meanwhile, Chinese state media portrayed the demonstrations as a counter-revolutionary rebellion threatening national stability; their narrative focused heavily on the need to restore order and continue development.

Memory and censorship: The official state narrative completely stifled public discourse; cracking down on anniversaries became a standard procedure. The 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong drew implicit parallels but failed to secure any concessions.