Persecution Spreads from China to Europe

• French Judge Orders Investigation of European Satellite Company for Shutting Down NTDTV's Broadcasts to China

  2010-07-13
  After the European satellite company Eutelsat shut down NTDTV's broadcasts to China via its W5 satellite on June 16, 2008, NTDTV filed a lawsuit. On June 30, 2010, the Cour D'Appel De Paris, made a decision that an expert will be assigned to investigate the real reason that Eutelsat cut off NTDTV's broadcasts to China.
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• Claiming to be Falun Gong Practitioners, Chinese Communist Party Agents Threaten Theatres and Attempt to Interfere with Shen Yun Performing Arts

  2010-06-18
  Recently, the hosting organizations for Shen Yun Performing Arts from all over the world disclosed that many theatres across Europe and North America have received email letters from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) agents, claiming to be Falun Gong practitioners or overseas Chinese. These letters have followed a similar pattern. They first expressed their gratitude for the theatre's hosting of the show. The emails then take on a threatening tone...
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• The Epoch Times: Chinese Regime Pressures Moldovan Theater to Close Doors to Shen Yun

  2010-05-31
  CHISINAU, Republic of Moldova--The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Moldova closed its doors to a Shen Yun Performing Arts performance scheduled at the venue this Tuesday, reneging on a contract it had with the show presenter. During the ongoing Shen Yun Performing Arts world tour, following shows in more than 20 countries, the dance company was denied access to the theatre building May 25, the very day the show was to first premiere in The Republic of Moldova.
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• Special Press Conference Held in front of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Moldova

  2010-05-30
  An open press conference was held by Shen Yun's local presenter in front of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova on the evening of May 25, 2010. They protested the Chinese Communist regime's interference with another country's affairs and pressuring the Moldovan government into cancelling the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance.
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• Ukraine: Odessans Condemn CCP Interference, Eagerly Anticipate the Arrival of Shen Yun

  2010-05-30
  When news of interference with the May 28 Shen Yun performance in Odessa by the Chinese Embassy to Ukraine reached the public, local people from all walks of life, as well as government officials, were quick to register their condemnation.
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• Chinese Consulate Tries to Prevent Shen Yun from Performing in Odessa, Ukraine

  2010-05-10
  The Odessa State Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy in Ukraine is scheduled to host a Shen Yun performance on May 28, 2010. However, the Chinese Consulate has recently exerted pressure on the theatre, which has temporarily halted all ticket sales for the Shen Yun performance. The show's presenter and people from all walks of life are indignant at the Chinese Communist regime's behaviour and look forward to the arrival of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
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• France: Chinese Tourist Appears in Court for Assaulting a "Quit the CCP Service Center" Volunteer

  2010-03-29
  At one point, a group of Chinese tourists verbally abused Mr Cheng. One of them assaulted Mr. Cheng with a large stone, hitting Mr Cheng on the head and leaving him with a five-centimetre-long wound that came close to his eye. The assailant then overturned the table with materials and speakers on it before being arrested.
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• Speech to UN Human Rights Conference Exposes CCP's Abuse of Psychiatric Drugs in the Persecution of Falun Gong

  2010-03-21
  On the morning of March 15, 2010, Mr. Chen Shizhong made a speech at the 13th UN Human Rights Council Conference representing the United Nations Association, San Diego Chapter. He urged the UN Human Rights Council to take action to end the Chinese Communist regime's continuous violation of Falun Gong practitioners' freedom of beliefs.
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• Chinese Communist Party Interferes with Shen Yun Performance in Romania

  2010-03-02
  News from the European hosting organisation for Shen Yun Performing Arts stated that the Romanian Ministry of Education recently refused to allow its theatre to be used for the Shen Yun show. The local hosting organisation, the Romanian Falun Dafa Association, had a signed contract with the theatre, and have determined, based on an investigation, that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influenced Romanian government officials, who made the decision to cancel the planned performance.
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• Germany: Protest Against the Refusal to Renew my Passport at the Chinese Consulate in Frankfurt

  2010-01-11
  In order to expose the Chinese Consulate's lies to the general public, some practitioners in Frankfurt and I have held a weekly protest at the Chinese Consulate since July 1, 2009. We tell people about the Chinese Consulate refusing to renew my passport.
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• NTDTV: NTDTV to Appeal Court Decision on Eutelsat Case

  2009-11-22
  In 2004, NTDTV began broadcasting into China from a satellite owned by French company Eutelsat. In June 2008, Eutelsat terminated NTDTV's broadcast suddenly, saying that several satellite transponders had to be shut down because of technical difficulties. One of these transponders carried NTDTV's 24-hour signal into China. Many believe Eutelsat's decision was politically motivated, with the satellite carrier bowing to pressure from the Chinese communist regime.
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• People in Europe and China Hope NTDTV Will Prevail in Lawsuit Over Blockage of Satellite TV Signals to China

  2009-11-15
  A Paris court held a hearing regarding the New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) lawsuit against Eutelsat on November 5, 2009. Eutelsat unilaterally stopped NTDTV broadcasts into Asia in the weeks leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The broadcasts still have not resumed. Many people are concerned about this and hope that NTDTV will see justice served.
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• Court Hearing in Paris Investigates the Reasons for Eutelsat's Interruption of NTDTV Broadcast Signals to Asia

  2009-11-09
  A Paris court held a hearing regarding NTDTV's lawsuit against Eutelsat on November 5, 2009. Eutelsat stopped NTDTV broadcast signals to Asia before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. If NTDTV wins the case, the court will appoint technical experts to conduct an independent investigation on Eutelsat's interruption of NTDTV's signals.
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• NTDTV Files Lawsuit Against Eutelsat

  2009-08-11
  According to NTDTV.com, New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) has filed a lawsuit against Eutelsat for its shutdown of NTDTV's signal to Asia. A French court has accepted the lawsuit and a hearing date will be announced. Eutelsat is facing the legal procedure for its betrayal of public trust and responsibility for business contracts, apparently under pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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• TASR (Slovak): NGOs Condemn Police Action Outside Presidential Palace

  2009-06-23
  Bratislava, June 19 (TASR) - Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) condemn the intervention by Slovak police during protests outside Presidential Palace and demand that police ensure the protection of Slovak citizens and the rule of law, TASR was told on Friday...The organisations added that supporters of the Chinese communist regime and law enforcement forces took complete control of what was going on at Hodza Square, while Slovak police acted only as onlookers of the violence perpetrated by the Chinese (pro-Government) forces.
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