Voices of Support, Awards and Recognition
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Amnesty International Issue Formal Response to Article 23 Proposals
2002-12-05"Amnesty International is disappointed that the need to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law has not led to the removal of archaic laws and the development of legislation in line with human rights and international laws and standards. Instead the authorities have included more offences, many of which have the potential to conflict with human rights standards." -
BBC: China 'blocks 10% of websites'
2002-12-05"As many as one in 10 websites may be deliberately blocked to users in China, a US study suggests." -
UK Foreign Office Minister: SAR Government should go the extra mile and ensure that no rights and freedoms are eroded
2002-12-04The Foreign Minister pointed out: the Sino-British joint declaration on Hong Kong provides that Hong Kong should have a high degree of autonomy from mainland China, In addition, we have noted strong concerns among many sectors of Hong Kong society about the SAR Government's proposals -
MEP: Article 23 widens Jiang persecution of Falun Gong to Hong Kong
2002-12-04Mr Helmer MEP asked: How will the Commission oppose China's introduction of Article 23 which will tend to limit the right to free speech and freedom of the press in Hong Kong? -
Best of Vienna Report (Austria): Free of Charge Outdoor Practise
2002-12-03The latest issue of the Austrian magazine Best of Vienna, which is published twice a year, contained a report on Falun Gong and some of the benfits of practising. -
Finland: Letter from 15 Finnish Parliament Member to Jiang Zemin
2002-12-02We have been informed about ongoing repressions and violence against Falun Gong supporters...Arbitrary detentions, imprisonment without fair trial, abuse, torture and death in police custody should come to an end. We urge China to respect freedom of worship, freedom of opinion and the individual rights of Chinese citizens. -
Tribune de Geneve: Falun Gong: Threat or Opportunity for China?
2002-12-02Whatever the line taken by the new leadership of the Party, the desire to eradicate Falun Gong is totally absurd and doomed to failure. Inner freedom cannot be destroyed, even by the most powerful tools of suppression. -
Ukraine: Community Expo Certificate of Merit Issued to Falun Dafa
2002-12-01On November 7, 2002, a representative of the Ukraine government issued a certificate of merit to Falun Dafa practitioners who participated in the community expo. He said he understood Falun Dafa and that Dafa deserves the attention of the world's people. -
Helsingin Sanomat (Finland): Prime Minister Lipponen defends President Halonen's remarks on human rights in China
2002-12-01[Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki] Tuomioja also brought up the violations of the human rights of members of the Falun Gong [..] movement, which he said was a cause for concern in Finland and the rest of Europe. -
Amnesty International Urgent Action to Rescue Yoko Kaneko
2002-11-30Amnesty International is seriously concerned for the safety of sisters Luo Rong (also known as Yoko Kaneko), and Luo Zhen, who are at serious risk of torture or ill treatment... -
Falun Gong Issue Raised Repeatedly at Ministers Question Period in UK Parliament
2002-11-29When the Minister is next able to raise the question of Falun Gong with the Chinese authorities, will he make particular mention of their refusal to renew the passports of Chinese citizens temporarily resident in this country?" -
UK Parliament Concerned about Persecution in China Against Falun Gong Practitioners
2002-11-28"..Religious beliefs, freedom of association and of expression and the media are routinely restricted. The crackdown on activists in the China Democracy party and the Falun Gong continues, and Falun Gong [practitioners] have been handed harsh sentences..." -
BBC: US warns HK over anti-subversion law
2002-11-26"Britain has also expressed its concerns regarding the law, saying in a statement on Monday that any laws which undermined basic freedoms would be "seriously damaging" to the territory. And the Paris-based World Association of Newspapers warned on Wednesday that the legislation would "give excessive weight to national security at the expense of civil liberties, especially press freedom and freedom of speech"." -
MEPs Support European Friends of Falun Gong's Appeal Against Loss of Freedom in Hong Kong
2002-11-25"In reply to your letter I have sponsored a motion in the European Parliament condemning the Hong Kong governments proposals. I wish you all the best in your campaign against the introduction of Article 23." -
France: Government Officials are Concerned about Dafa Practitioners Suffering in China
2002-11-25It was said in the letters that France and the European Union have made efforts to improve human rights in China. Every six months they bring up with the Chinese Government issues such as violations of human rights, the freedom of speech for individuals and for groups, and the freedom to express ones opinion.