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Nouvelles des Trois Chênes (Swiss Media): Things Chinese

2003-06-23

'You may not know that this combination of physical exercise and meditation originated in China; its aim is to rejuvenate the body and soul that has been mistreated by modern lifestyles. The session consists of five slow exercises, which allow you to become filled with the spiraling energy of the Universe. By concentrating on yourself for more than an hour, you endeavour to escape from the worries of a stressful existence...'

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EFGIC: Letter from a Nanjing Jail -- Dr. Li reveals false accusations, show trial, brainwashing and beatings

2003-06-18

While handcuffed for 5 consecutive days in a Chinese prison, U.S. citizen, Dr. Charles Li, authored an appeal letter disclosing false accusations, brainwashing and beatings.

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Report from Finnish Newspaper Turkulainen: “From Hurrying to Patience”

2003-06-18

'Falun Gong is a Chinese practice, which reminded me of Tai Chi. Practitioners of Falun Gong are guided in their practice by the principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren - Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance. The practice was founded by Chinese citizen Master Li Hongzhi.'

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Bayerwald-Echo (Germany newspaper): Falun Gong demonstrate against torture

2003-06-18

'CHAM – Last Saturday, a group of Falun Gong practitioners came to Market Place at the centre of Cham to raise awareness of the persecution [of Falun Gong]...In China, approximately 700 people have been tortured to death with thousands haven been thrown into jail.

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SCMP: Sars cover-up emboldens mainland journalists to seek out the truth

2003-06-18

'In Guangdong, where the virus originated, initial reports that leaked out in December about a "mystery virus" were quickly stifled by a zealous propaganda machine...At the same time, authorities have cracked down on unofficial sources of information, making more than 100 arrests'

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Russia: Radio St. Petersburg Broadcasts Positive Coverage of Falun Gong

2003-06-17

The practitioners introduced the reasons behind this illegal persecution, the current situation in China, and the condemnation of Jaing’s crimes from the international community. They also told the audience that Jiang Zemin, who is directly responsible for the cruel persecution, is the subject of a lawsuit in North America and Europe for his genocide. The trial that is awaiting him will expose his crimes against humanity and allow justice to be done.

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Radio France Internationale (RFI): US Congress Urges Courts To Proceed With Lawsuit Against Jiang

2003-06-16

According to news from the Central News Agency, 38 members of the US Congress signed a brief, submitted to courts in Illinois, requesting them to continue with the lawsuit by Falun Gong practitioners against Jiang Zemin and the “610 office”, which was set up solely for the persecution of Falun Gong.

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Iceland Review: Shame on the Icelandic Government

2003-06-14

'A state-run organisation responsible for monitoring human rights has issued a statement calling on the Icelandic government to publicly apologise and pay damages to Falun Gong practitioners who were mistreated last June in connection with the visit of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin to Iceland.'

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Germany Newspaper Kronach Reports on Falun Gong’s Appeal to the Bavarian Governor

2003-06-14

'“We wanted to tell people that millions Falun Gong practitioners are being persecuted in China.” They also mentioned that Bavaria’s twinned province, Shandong Province, is where the most Falun Gong practitioners have been persecuted to death. The Bavarian State should speak out and do something about this disgraceful situation.'

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FDI: Reports From China Confirm Another Ten Deaths From Police Atrocities In Persecution of Falun Gong

2003-06-14

' Zemin’s regime’s persecution of Falun Gong has claimed the lives of ten more Falun Dafa practitioners. Throughout this persecution, which has now spanned nearly four years, Jiang Zemin has spared no effort in devoting China’s resources to abuse and violate both human rights and freedom of belief. The number of officially verified deaths has now passed 700.'

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EFGIC: Reports Confirm Five More Falun Gong Deaths in China

2003-06-12

'Five more innocent Falun Gong practitioners have been confirmed to have died as a result of the ongoing persecution in China. The confirmed death toll currently stands at 720, though the strict media blockade in China has undoubtedly prevented more cases from being exposed.'

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AFP: Hong Kong journalists slam "chilling" proposed security laws

2003-06-12

'"The changes fail to tackle the fundamental threats to freedom of expression," she said. "They merely tinker with the legislation and thus the amendments will make little difference to how the law is implemented or the chilling effect it will have on the media."'

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Reuters: China Seen Tightening Control Over Internet Cafes (Excerpt)

2003-06-12

'"By setting up chains of Internet cafes, it will be easier to verify what is being looked at or posted over the Internet," said Nathan Midler, a senior analyst at IDC Asia Pacific...He said licensed firms must enforce rules about registering user names and citizenship numbers, which can later be used to determine who posted a sensitive message on the Internet.'

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EFGIC: Chinese Police Rape Female Graduate Student

2003-06-11

'According to witnesses, on the evening of May 13th, several policemen took Wei to a cell in Baihelin Detention Centre of Shapingba District. There, witnesses say the police officers forced two female inmates to strip her, and one of the uniformed policemen pushed her to the ground and raped her as the other inmates watched. When Ms. Wei engaged in a hunger strike to protest her treatment, police botched a violent forced-feeding attempt, seriously injuring both her trachea and esophagus, leaving her unable to speak.'

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Financial Times: Sars takes heavy toll at China Southern

2003-06-11

'China Southern Airlines suffered an 85 per cent slump in passenger numbers in May as the country's largest carrier succumbed to the impact of Sars on regional travel...A senior China Southern official admitted that Sars had begun affecting passenger loads in March, had had a major impact in April and that by May numbers were down 85 per cent year-on-year.'

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