China : The Tiananmen Square crackdown was a watershed moment in the history of Western media . News of the protests was the beginning of the ` ` movement . '' To this day , the event and the images continue to influence international perceptions of the country .
Chinoy : The Tiananmen Square crackdown was a watershed moment in the history of Western media . Coverage of the protests was the beginning of the `` CNN effect '' To this day , the event and the images continue to shape international perceptions of the country .