Evaluate why the protesters were willing to continue protest efforts despite Chinese government resistance.

A. They wanted to prevent Gorbachev's visit from taking place
B. They wanted talks with the government and believed it could happen
C. They were unable to successfully negotiate with the Soviet Government
D. they wanted to remove Li Ping from power and begin a revolution

B. They wanted talks with the government and believed it could happen

The protesters were likely willing to continue their efforts despite Chinese government resistance because they believed they could eventually have successful negotiations with the government. They saw the possibility of dialogue and negotiations as a way to address their grievances and bring about change, and were therefore persistent in their protests in the hopes of achieving this outcome.