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Japan Economic Newswire: Protesters rally for human rights in China before Jiang trip
2002-10-12
The rally is intended to press Bush to address human rights problems in China when he meets Jiang at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, on Oct. 25. -
MASA ACHER Magazine: Reports on the Rapid Development of Falun Gong in Taiwan (Photo)
2002-10-12
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Germany: Practitioners Invited to Attend a Press Conference Hosted by the Green Party in Hamburg City Hall
2002-10-11
We would like to thank Green Party again for their concern about human rights in China, and also pass on the thanks of the Chinese practitioners who cannot speak in public. It goes without saying that what we want is their freedom to practise Falun Dafa and not be under threat of violence, incarceration and even death. -
Amnesty International Urge the European Union to Stand up against the Chinese Communist Partys Suppression of Falun Gong and Minority Nationalities
2002-10-11
On Monday 23rd September, International Human Rights Organisations urged the European Union to take an uncompromising stand and oppose the Chinese governments suppression of Falun Gong and other minority groups. -
Denmark: The Righteous Actions of Police Officers and Hotel Staff who Realize the Truth about Falun Gong
2002-10-11
The police who had realized the truth gave us a lot of support for our peaceful appeals and activities. They showed their admiration several times to Dafa practitioners. As one policeman on duty in front of the Chinese Embassy said, You are even more peaceful than Gandhi. -
Wall Street Journal: Hong Kong Squeezes the Press
2002-10-11
"There has already been a definite trend toward self-censorship in areas that are sensitive to China. These include Taiwan, Tibet, Falun Gong, mainland dissidents and the inner workings and personnel matters relating to state and party leadership. Many media organizations feel it is just not worth the trouble of carrying out their own investigations into such matters." -
AFP: China's Jiang to visit United States from October 22-25
2002-10-11
"Jiang is due to hold talks with President George W. Bush on the US leader's Texas ranch during the trip, which will see them meet for the third time in 12 months." -
Germany: Falun Dafa Practitioners Revisit Wolfsburg City
2002-10-10
In early June, Jiang Zemin visited Wolfsburg and signed an economic contract with the Volkswagen Automobile Company. Everywhere he went, he disturbed the lives of the citizens. He pressed the local government and police force to avoid seeing Falun Gong practitioners. -
Denmark: Fa-rectification activities during the Asia-Europe Summit in Copenhagen
2002-10-10
This meeting attracted the attention of a lot of news media. Dafa practitioners from the European countries made use of this valuable opportunity to clarify the truth about Falun Dafa to the Chinese delegation, media and politicians from other countries. -
Statement of Support from Danish Member of Parliament
2002-10-10
"We have during the recent period experienced how the Danish authorities, in what can hardly be seen as anything other than obliging the Chinese authorities, have limited peaceful demonstrators protesting the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners...We strongly protest this. If we start to lose our democratic rights then the terrorists -- whether they are individuals or states -- have won." -
Radio Free Europe (Czech Republic): US Report On Global Religious Freedom Sees Troubling Trends
2002-10-10
"Unapproved religious and spiritual groups remain under scrutiny and, in some cases, harsh repression. The government continues its harsh treatment of Falun Gong." -
Baltic News Service: Estonian Legal Chancellor Censors Wide Interpretation Of Public Meeting
2002-10-10
"The Estonian legal chancellor said that the detention in Estonia of four Falun Gong practitioners during the visit of the president of China in June was illegal, because the police gave too wide an interpretation to the term of public meeting." -
AFP: US slams China's continued 'poor' record on religious freedom
2002-10-10
"The United States has long been vocal on the issue. During a visit to Beijing in February, President George W. Bush used a nationally-televised speech to express a "prayer" for freedom of worship for China's people." -
Dow Jones International News: CHINA WATCH: Taiwan's Falun Leader Frets China Collapse
2002-10-10
"Last month, Beijing hurled more accusations against the Falun Gong. China alleged a Taiwan-based broadcast outfit was used by Falun Gong to hack into China's top television satellite systems. Taiwan officials are looking into the matter, but one said such possibilities are "farfetched."" -
Denmark: Chinese Agents Fail in their Attempts to Disrupt Falun Gong Press Conference
2002-10-09
From September 18th through the 24th, governments from around the world participated in a series of international conferences that took place in Copenhagen. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also held many activities. Falun Gong held a press conference on the afternoon of September 21st. Agents of Jiang's regime tried their hardest to ruin the conference by shouting and causing trouble.
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