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• Epoch Times: Living Through this Critical Moment in History: European Parliament Passes a Resolution Against the Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong

  2002-12-26
  'One Hong Kong citizen told a reporter that she was brought up in Mainland China where she and her family were persecuted. She had been sentenced to eight months of labour “re-education” [Jiang regime's term for brainwashing] without trial. She said that she did not want to see Beijing’s terror tactics exported to Hong Kong.'
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• RFI: Chinese Democracy Party in France is Staging a Hunger Strike on Christmas Day to Protest the Legislation of Article 23

  2002-12-26
  'The French Branch of Chinese Democracy Party Union announced in a statement today that in order to protest and object against the HKSAR’s [Hong Kong Government’s] proposed Article 23 legislation, all members of the French Branch of the Chinese Democracy Party Union will go on a one day hunger strike on Christmas Day.'
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• The Weekly Standard: Caught in the Web

  2002-12-26
  'No one can be sure of the exact size of China's Internet police force, but estimates hover between 30,000 and 40,000 officers. And their back-up is impressive--China has just spent $200 million on new firewall technology as well. But for those who still try to access forbidden material, China's punishment is swift and severe.'
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• France: Peaceful Appeal Outside of the European Parliament Building

  2002-12-25
  On 18 and 19 of December, more than 50 Falun Dafa practitioners gathered in front of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. They practised the Falun Gong exercises and together called upon the European Parliament to publicly denounce the enactment of Article 23 in Hong Kong.
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• Epoch Times: Many Different Associations Gather in Frankfurt to Appeal Against Article 23

  2002-12-25
  The European branch of the Global League Against Article 23 gathered in Frankfurt to protest against the establishment of Article 23 in Hong Kong. This protest activity received support from many non-governmental organizations, including student associations from across Germany and democratic rights associations.
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• Human Rights Watch: Open Letter to Hong Kong Chief Executive C.H. Tung

  2002-12-25
  'We write to express Human Rights Watch's profound concern that proposals by your government to implement Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law will seriously undermine civil liberties and civil society in Hong Kong.'
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• USA today: Activists fear Hong Kong will silence dissent

  2002-12-25
  'The human rights crowd isn't alone in its worries. Librarians, clerics, journalists, bankers and foreign governments have voiced fears that the proposals could undermine the "one country, two systems" setup designed to insulate Hong Kong from China's repressive political system.'
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• Switzerland: Nearly 21,000 People Sign a Petition in Zurich (photos)

  2002-12-24
  Zurich is the sister city of Kuming in China. Falun Gong practitioners in Zurich are very concerned about the practitioners in Kunming who are suffering beatings, torture, illegal imprisonment and even death at the hands of Jiang Zemin’s regime. They have drafted a petition to request the Zurich City Council to pass a resolution to appeal for an end to Kunming’s persecution of Dafa practitioners. 20,967 people have signed this petition.
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• Italy: Exposing the Persecution During Activities held by Amnesty International in Milan

  2002-12-24
  After the seminar, the Chief of Amnesty International in Italy and the Chief of the Italy-Tibet League clearly understood the persecution of Dafa in China. They also expressed concern over Article 23 and said that they would pay attention to this from now on.
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• France: Falun Dafa Practitioners Rally in Strasbourg to call on the European Union to oppose Article 23

  2002-12-24
  Officials and visitors to the European Parliament building were very impressed by the peaceful scene that confronted them as the practitioners did Falun Gong exercises and collected signatures against Article 23. They gave encouragement and support to the practitioners.
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• Germany: A Dresden Practitioner Reveals the Truth about Article 23 on Prime-time TV

  2002-12-24
  After briefly describing the basics of Article 23, the practitioner revealed how this legislation is the direct result of pressure from Jiang Zemin’s regime in China. He told the viewers how Article 23 would limit the freedoms of Hong Kong people.
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• UK: Leader of Liberal Democrat Party Takes Concerns Over Article 23 "very seriously"

  2002-12-24
  "I appreciate you taking the time write to me and am very sympathetic with the points that you raise. I would like to assure you that my colleagues and I in the Liberal Democrats take your concerns very seriously..."
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• Letter from the German Association of Civil Servants Appealing Against Article 23

  2002-12-24
  'Article 23 will endanger the integrity of Hong Kong’s [financial and judicial] systems and will block the free flow and exchange of information and ideas. By doing this, Article 23 will endanger economic vitality and stability in Hong Kong, things which have always been the mainstay and strength of the region.'
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• Co-Signed Statement from Falun Dafa Associations in Europe regarding Article 23 in Hong Kong

  2002-12-23
  'We urge the HK government to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy in determining the legal status of Falun Gong and other groups in Hong Kong, to ensure that the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people are upheld, and to comply with widespread calls for a white bill for public consultation.'
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• Sweden: People Support our Efforts against Article 23

  2002-12-23
  Swedish practitioners held a peaceful appeal in Stockholm to inform people about Jiang Zemin's attempts to export his persecution of innocent people to Hong Kong through the implementation of Article 23. Many Swedish people signed a petition against this violation of human rights.
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