Worldwide News
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Canada: The Divine Land Marching Band Invited to Perform on Local Russian Carousel in Toronto
2006-06-16Connie, a member of the marching band, said when introducing Falun Gong: "One of the pieces we played is 'Falun Dafa is Good'. I am 66 years old now, and practising Falun Gong is helping me get younger and younger." -
Australia: MP Chris Hayes Concerned About CCP Atrocities of Organ Harvesting from Living Falun Gong Practitioners
2006-06-16Recently, MP Chris Hayes wrote to a Falun Dafa practitioner in Ingleburn, Sydney, Australia, thanking the practitioner for informing him of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) atrocities of organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners for profit in China. MP Hayes included a letter from himself to Alexander Downer, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This is the text of the letter from MP Hayes to Minister Downer. -
Apple Daily (Hong Kong): Hong Kong Falun Gong Practitioner Reportedly Arrested in Chinese Capital
2006-06-16Hong Kong Falun Gong practitioner Liu Ding went missing a few days ago after she left the hospital in Beijing where her husband was hospitalised. The next day, state security personnel seized a computer and other things from her home. Her family members were later notified by police that Liu Ding was detained for distributing Falun Gong leaflets in a residential area. They have sought help from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. -
Canada: Investigation Group Hopes to Go to China to Conduct Independent Investigation
2006-06-15Mr. Kilgour and Mr. Matas wrote to the Chinese Embassy on June 2nd. In their letter, they said that they hoped to visit China in June to investigate the CCP's harvesting organs from live Falun Gong practitioners, which has resulted in the death of many practitioners. -
Japan: Rally and Parade Held in Yokohama to Support Eleven Million Withdrawals from the CCP
2006-06-15A Japanese man saw the parade and was moved to tears. He stated while being interviewed that the CCP's brutality is intolerable. He hoped Falun Gong will keep up their efforts. He said, "We support you!" When he asked if he could join the parade and was welcomed, he walked with the parade procession until the end. -
Taiwan: Spreading the Beauty of Falun Dafa in Taipei
2006-06-15On the afternoon of June 10th the sun came out after some heavy rain earlier in the day. In order to help more people know about the beauty of Falun Dafa, Falun Gong practitioners from ten districts in Taipei assembled at the famous tourist spot in Taipei--Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, to do the monthly group exercise and spread the Fa. -
Thailand: Practitioners Spread the Blessings of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance"
2006-06-14Their rhythmic drumbeats refreshed the audience. Practitioners also gave performances including "Celestial Maiden" Dance, a short play entitled, "Musical Instrument, Chess, Painting and Calligraphy," demonstration of the five sets of the exercises, singing and chorus. -
New Zealand: People in Wellington Protest Organ Harvest from Living Falun Gong Practitioners
2006-06-14Falun Gong practitioners staged a two-day event, to expose and protest CCP atrocities with a reenactment of the live organ harvest. Practitioners and supporters also marched in downtown Wellington, to support the 11 million Chinese who have renounced the membership of CCP and its affiliated organisations. -
Namoi Valley Independent (Australia): Call to end torture, killing of Falun Gong
2006-06-14Gunnedah residents have been asked to join a world-wide condemnation of the Chinese Communist torture and persecution of practitioners of Falun Gong. Four [adherents] of Falun Gong were in Gunnedah yesterday, seeking names on a petition calling on the Australian Government to support an international movement to force the Chinese Communist Party to open up concentration and forced labour camps throughout the People's Republic of China. -
United States: Parade and Rally Held in San Francisco to Support Eleven Million Chinese Quitting the CCP and Its Affiliated Organisations
2006-06-13On June 10th, 2006, Falun Gong practitioners held activities to celebrate the milestone of 11 million people quitting the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliated organisations. On the day, practitioners held a large scale rally, after which the attendees held a parade around Chinatown. -
Canada: Mayor Stephen Mandel Proclaims May 2006 as Falun Dafa Month in the City of Edmonton
2006-06-13On June 5th, 2006, Mayor Stephen Mandel of the City of Edmonton, Canada, proclaimed May 2006 as "Falun Dafa Month" in Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital City. -
United States: Ye Xiaowen, Director of the CCP's Religious Affairs Bureau, Sued for Libel
2006-06-12A US court issued a civil lawsuit summons to Director Ye Xiaowen and to Deputy Director Wang Zuoan of China's Religious Affairs Bureau, both of whom are currently visiting the US. They are accused of slandering Falun Gong. At the same time, the Spanish Court have also accepted a lawsuit filed by Falun Gong practitioners against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders. -
Australia: People of Toowoomba Sign Petition Opposing Persecution of Falun Gong
2006-06-12An older lady in a wheelchair told us of her feelings: "I am deeply touched by your beautiful performances. It is very worthwhile coming here today. I don’t understand why such a beautiful practice is being persecuted in China. I have signed your petition and truly hope you’ll succeed in what you are doing." -
AsiaNews.it: Woman fired and deported because she is a member of Falun Gong
2006-06-12Ms. Nie Ge was granted a work permit after she had landed a job with a Singapore hotel. With no advance notice, the authorities told her that the permit was revoked and that she had seven days to leave the country. -
United States: Practitioners in Houston, Texas Reveal the Truth to Visiting Delegation of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
2006-06-11Led by Chen Yujie, Director of Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, of the Chinese Communist regime (CCP), a delegation of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office recently visited the US. In Houston, they saw and heard in person the facts that Falun Gong practitioners presented to them.