Finland: People of Helsinki Hope that the Shooting Incident in South Africa will be Resolved Soon and that the Real Culprits Will be Held Responsible for Their Crimes

On July the 4th 2004, Falun Gong practitioners were in central Helsinki to let people know about the incident in South Africa where a Falun Gong practitioner was shot during the visit of two Chinese officials. The case is clearly the work of Jiang Zemin’s gang of scoundrels. There were no connections between the victim and the gunman and victims were not even robbed after the shooting. This is the most serious example of the expansion of the persecution of Falun Gong outside China. Thus, practitioners in Finland feel that it is important to let as many people as possible know the truth.

Practitioners exhibited photos of the Australian practitioner who is currently hospitalised and recovering from his injuries. People were shocked that the persecution has been exported outside China. However, as they realised the cruel nature of this persecutory campaign in China they could easily see how the main criminals behind the campaign are ready to go this far to prevent the world from knowing about their crimes. The practitioner who was shot, David Liang, was on his way to expose the crimes of the two visiting Chinese officials, Mr Bo Xilai and Mr Zeng Qinghong.

After reading the information boards and learning the facts about Falun Gong, people signed the petition calling for an end of the persecution against Falun Gong practitioners without hesitation. People hope that the shooting case will be solved and that the real criminals will be brought to justice. Many expressed their sympathy and support.