UK: The Second Anniversary of the Twenty-Four Hour Peaceful Appeal Outside the Chinese Embassy in London

Since June the 5th 2002, UK Falun Gong practitioners have maintained a twenty-four hour non-stop peaceful appeal in front of the Chinese Embassy in London. Two years have now passed. During the 730 days, no matter whether the weather was freezing cold, windy and snowing, or baking under the blazing sun, people can always see Falun Gong practitioners calmly sitting there unperturbed by the weather conditions. Cars are constantly passing by; the passengers and the nearby residents have been moved by their peaceful, firm and persistent action. Just as a member of the UK parliament said in his interview, "If you want to know what a peaceful appeal is, you should go and have a look in front of the Chinese Embassy."

During the past two years, we have received great support from the London police and residents. Our appeal is directly in front of the main entrance of the Royal Institute of British Architects. They have given us a lot of warm help and consideration. At the same time, we have received active participation and support from all UK practitioners. We have the confidence to carry on our all-weather appeal until the persecution is brought to an end.