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The Times: Fears for freedom as Hong Kong awaits security law
2002-12-10Officials recently began putting together the law, stirring concerns that even some financial information or commentary could be deemed illegal, given the broad definition of such crimes in mainland China. -
Sweden: Falun Dafa Practitioners Hold Performance to Introduce Falun Dafa and Chinese Traditional Culture
2002-12-09When they left, they told the practitioners, I feel like Im at home when Im with you. You are a group of such kind and honest people. I wish to attend your next party. Today I not only learned about the traditional Chinese culture, but also learned the truth about Falun Dafa. Thank you! -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (Part 19) - Rescue our family members
2002-12-09He was again arrested in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province when he clarified the truth to people there. He was sent to a labour camp in Zhengzhou, where his is still detained. -
China Would be in Danger of What?
2002-12-09Some leaders of China are terrified by the potential disclosure to the public of the corruption and the cruelty of the party. The only way to avoid this danger is to firmly impose the autocratic mechanism implemented in Mainland China. -
Observer Worldview Extra: Losing liberties in Hong Kong (Excerpt)
2002-12-09Civil liberties campaigners believe that the new laws could be used to punish critics of the Chinese government, journalists and newspaper editors who publish anti-government stories, and political dissidents...Rumours also surfaced on Monday that a number of foreign banks were discussing scaling back their operations in Hong Kong because of fears that the new laws would restrict the flow of information in the territory. -
Apple Daily: Statement by Professors in Hong Kong Calls Article 23 a Tremendously Fearful Threat to Freedom of Press (Photo)
2002-12-09Full-time professors from the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong published a joint statement pointing out that the proposed Article 23 is a tremendously fearful threat to freedom of the press -
AFP (Agence France-Press): Hong Kong Democrat labels anti-subversion law "evil"
2002-12-08'Martin Lee, Hong Kong's most prominent opposition politician, on Thursday branded proposed anti-subversion legislation "evil" and said he would oppose it with all the means at his disposal...A number of foreign governments, including the United States and the United Kingdom, Hong Kong's former colonial power, have also voiced concern.' -
AFP (Agence France-Press): Human rights warning over Hong Kong anti-subversion laws
2002-12-08'"There is no question that this proposed legislation threatens individual liberties in a profound and sustained way," D'Souza, who is visiting the territory, told reporters. "That cannot but have a highly detrimental effect on Hong Kong as a society."' -
Introducing Falun Dafa in Monaco --- Part 1
2002-12-07When the head of the 610 office lead a delegation in Monaco, Dafa practitioners used this great opportunity to peacefully appeal to the people, officials and media of Monaco and tell them about the horrific persecution being carried out by the tyrant Jiang Zemin against innocent Dafa practitioners. -
France: Radio Station Broadcast - Philadelphia Mayor sent Welcome Letter to Falun Gong Practitioners at 2002 Eastern US Experience Sharing Conference
2002-12-07 -
UK Parliament Debate Article 23 Two Chairmen Express Concern
2002-12-07Parliament HK Committee Chairman: HK government must demonstrate that they would not be forced to ban organisations that were banned in the mainland. Chairman of the Parliament all-party group on China The House has continuing responsibilities in relation to Hong Kong under the terms of the joint declaration. -
EFIC Press release (supplement): Persecution of Relatives or Friends of European Residents
2002-12-07 -
The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Expresses Concern Over Article 23
2002-12-07"If the Government's aspiration to become Asia's World City is to be fulfilled then it must ensure that the rights and freedoms (as outlined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law) are protected, the rule of law remains intact, and the "one country two systems" principle is upheld." -
BBC: HK banks worried by subversion bill
2002-12-07'Several foreign banks in Hong Kong are deliberating whether to scale down their presence in the territory if its government enacts proposed new treason laws.' -
MEP's Question to the European Commission
2002-12-06'What approaches will be adopted by the European Commission to prevent the Hong Kong government from legislating on the Article 23 of the Basic Law?'