The Chinese Ambassador to Israel
The Chinese Embassy
222 Ben Yehuda
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem, 15 July 2003
Dear Ambassador Zhanlin,
I recently met with several Falun Gong practitioners, and Mr. Zion Xiong was among them. I was very moved by the situation of his sister, Ms. Wei Xiong. She was arrested in China in January 5th, after handing out leaflets about Falun Gong. I've been told that since then she has been detained in Quinghe Detention Centre in Beijing.
I am very concerned about the safety of Ms. Xiong. The Chinese government has provided no evidence of any criminal wrongdoing on her part. She is detained only due to her involvement in Falun Gong, which is a well-respected cultivation practice in more than 60 states, including Israel.
Mr. Zion Xiong, Wei's brother, is willing to do anything necessary to see her in Israel by his side. I strongly urge you, with all due respect, to do everything within your power to see the safe and immediate release of Ms. Wei.
I appreciate your attention to this critical issue, and ask for a prompt response.
sincerely,
Dr. Marina Solodkin, M.K.
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