Worldwide News
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Malaysia: “This Is the Only Chinese That Can Be Seen in Bali”
2012-03-03“Why is Falun Gong not suppressed in other countries and practitioners can hang up their banners in public?” I responded, “Why would they suppress Falun Gong? Falun Gong has been embraced around the world and has been recognised with many proclamations. Only the Chinese Communist Party, an evil party, attacks Falun Gong." -
Malaysia: Falun Dafa Group Participates in the Chinese New Year Parade in Johor
2012-03-02On February 11th, Falun Gong practitioners in Malaysia participated in the Chinese New Year Parade in Johor Bahru, the capital of Johor. -
United States: Raising Awareness at a Chinese New Year Celebration in Massachusetts
2012-03-01The 24th Chinese New Year Gala in Quincy, MA, was held by the Chinese Association and Chinese Medical Center in Quincy at a local high school on February 12th. Falun Gong practitioners had a booth at the gala, and raised awareness about Falun Gong and the persecution. -
India: Falun Dafa Introduced at India’s Oldest Residential University in Banaras
2012-02-25Falun Dafa was introduced during the International Seminar on Physical Education, Recreation, and Yogic sciences, held at Banaras Hindu University from January 19th to 21st. -
United States: Xi Jinping Visits US; Rally Calls for Justice and End to Persecution Held in Los Angeles
2012-02-23At the end of the rally outside the Chinese Consulate, Dr. Ke Ye urged the international community not to overlook human rights in China because of commercial interests. “Remaining silent in the face of this largest human rights atrocity is a shame and a crime.” -
Central News Agency: Falun Gong Sues Visiting Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong, Prosecutors Start Investigation
2012-02-21On February 16th, 2012, Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong visited Taiwan. The Falun Gong Human Rights Lawyer Group in Taiwan filed a lawsuit with the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office, charging Guo Jinlong for his involvement in the crime of genocide. -
Canada: Torture Victim Exposes Bo Xilai's Crimes while Mayor of Dalian
2012-02-20"The wife of a surgeon revealed the organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners after her husband confessed to removing corneas from 2,000 Falun Gong practitioners at a hospital in Liaoning province while Bo was governor." -
Taiwan: Liberty Times Reports Guo Jinlong Sued for Genocide
2012-02-20Professor Chang Chinghsi, Chair of the Taiwan Falun Dafa Association, accompanied by human rights lawyer Theresa Chu, filed a lawsuit with the High Prosecutor's Office on February 16th, 2012, against Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong for genocide and human rights violations. -
United States: KPCC TV Covers Falun Gong Practitioners' Protest at Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles
2012-02-18“'[Falun Gong] is a spiritual meditation practice,' explained Ying Nian Wu, a professor of statistics at UCLA and spokesperson for the local Falun Gong chapter. 'If they refuse to denounce their beliefs, they will be tortured to death.' -
United States: As Xi Jinping Arrives in the US, Falun Gong Urges Him to Bring Those Responsible for the Persecution to Justice
2012-02-17About an hour after China's future Chinese Communist Party (CCP) chief Xi Jinping arrived for a state visit in the US on February 14th, 2012, the Falun Dafa Association of Washington DC convened a press conference at the National Press Club. -
United States: Shen Yun Performances in Seattle Receive Rave Reviews Despite the CCP's Unsuccessful Attempt to Interfere
2012-02-16Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company put on two shows in McCaw Hall at Seattle Centre, in downtown Seattle, on February 7th-8th, 2012. Despite the CCP's attempted interference leading up to the shows, the performances went on as planned, to the audiences' delight. The artists answered three curtain calls at the end of the last show, and were met with a standing ovation. -
Taiwan: The Divine Land Marching Band Performs at the Lantern Festival in Shulin
2012-02-15The Lantern Festival is one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. This year, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of 165 Falun Gong practitioners from northern Taiwan, was invited to perform at the Lantern Festival parade in Shulin, Taiwan. -
United States: Falun Gong Stands Out at Chinese New Year Celebration at University of Pennsylvania
2012-02-12On February 4th, 2012, the museum was filled with a bustling crowd of people who came to participate in the 31st annual Chinese New Year (the Year of the Dragon) celebration. Falun Gong practitioners in the Philadelphia area have been invited to participate in this event for the past 14 years. -
United States: Shen Yun Touches the Hearts of Thousands in Phoenix: “It’s Too Beautiful to Miss!”
2012-02-09“I think every culture should pay attention to that, because we all have a history, no matter what nation you come from, and the Chinese people have brought back their culture in such a beautiful way that it’s an example.” -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Local Festival in Miaoli
2012-02-08Hundreds of thousand people watched the parade. There were several reviewing stages along the parade route. Every time the Falun Gong entry passed a stage, the host shouted through the microphone: “Falun Dafa is good; Welcome the Divine Land Marching Band.”