Worldwide News
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Number of Resignations from the CCP Soars as the People Clearly Recognize the True Nature of the Communist Party
2005-03-10In November 2004, the Epoch Times published the editorial series, "Nine Commentaries on the CCP," enabling the Chinese people who have been living under the CCP's lies and deceptions for a long period of time to clearly see the Communist Party's true nature. With the wide circulation of Jiuping or "Nine Commentaries" and people's gradual and deeper understanding of the Communist evil spirit, there has occurred an upsurge of resignation announcements. -
Epoch Times: "The Killing of So Many Falun Gong Practitioners Must be Investigated" -- Open Letter by Shandong University Professor to Political Consultative Conference
2005-03-10The Chinese Communist Party authorities treat Falun Gong practitioners who appeal for justice as "enemies." They say that practitioners "fabricate rumors." If the authorities can prove this with truthful evidence - that there are no "people being persecuted to death" - doesn't it show that the CCP is really "great, honorable, and correct?" If the judiciary doesn't investigate such a serious "rumor," isn't it negligent? If the Central Propaganda Department, which controls the CCP's media, does not report on it or refute the rumor, isn't it also negligent? -
Taiwan: Our Students and Teachers Benefit Tremendously from Falun Dafa
2005-03-09"Previously, I was very selfish and would never even think of offering my seat to others, because I am a child and others should offer me their seats. However, after I learned the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance, I finally have the courage to offer my seat to others." -
New Zealand: Practitioners Introduce Falun Gong at Art Deco Weekend in the City of Napier
2005-03-09Every February, Napier holds its Art Deco Weekend, which features hundreds of antique cars from all over New Zealand and tourists from all over the world dressing up in costumes. Falun Gong practitioners quietly practised and taught the exercises, distributed fliers and spoke with interested people about Falun Gong. -
New Zealand: Falun Gong at "Festival of Opportunities"
2005-03-08Falun Gong practitioners took part in the "Festival of Opportunities" held in the city of Nelson. This was an unofficial international event. Its major goal was to exhibit different ways to improve health and lifestyle. Many artists and musicians come to participate each year. -
United States: Touching Scenes on Union Square in Manhattan
2005-03-08Falun Gong practitioners visiting New York from the Midwest have been clarifying the truth of Falun Gong for more than six months at Manhattan's Union Square. Each day they distribute flyers and hold an anti-torture exhibition. Many people have taken informational flyers and read the information on the poster boards. After learning the truth of Falun Gong and the persecution, many people sign the petition calling for an end to the persecution, and discuss Falun Gong with their friends and family members. On February 5, 2005, a series of dramatic scenes took place at Union Square. -
Taking the Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin to the U.S. Supreme Court Is of Significant Importance in Exposing the Persecution
2005-03-07In 2002, Dr. Marsh agreed to represent American Falun Gong practitioners in filing a lawsuit against the former President of China, Jiang Zemin. In mid-February this year, Dr. Marsh submitted a brief about the case against Jiang to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Taiwan: Falun Dafa Club from Donghua University Introduces Falun Dafa at a Nighttime Market
2005-03-07On the evening of February 25, 2005, the Student Association of Donghua University in Hualian, Taiwan, sponsored a nighttime flea-market. Students from the Falun Dafa Club at the university also joined the activity. They set up an information booth right near the stage. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Call for Rescue of Children under Persecution at San Francisco Parade
2005-03-06On February 27, 2005, close to two thousand Falun Gong practitioners from all over the world gathered in San Francisco and held a large-scale parade to call for attention to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, especially to call for help with rescuing orphans of persecution victims. -
U.S. Newswire, Washington DC: Attorney General Asked to Investigate Massive Harassment Calls
2005-03-06"Since Feb. 6, hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners in America and in over 20 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia have received repeated phone calls with pre-recorded messages disparaging Falun Gong. Some victims have received more than 20 phone calls, not only on publicly known phone numbers but also on their cellular phones and on other private numbers. The calls, at least some of which originated in China, were consistent with the pattern of intimidation and harassment set forth in the lawsuit." -
California, USA: Practitioners' "Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice" Group Marched in Grand Parade
2005-03-05At noon on February 27, 2005, nearly 2,000 Falun Gong practitioners from across the world held a grand parade with the theme "Journey of Fa Rectification" in San Francisco. Among all the groups in the parade, the "Global Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice" group attracted the most attention from the spectators. -
Mandurah Mail (Western Australia): Phone Messages Disturb Photographer
2005-03-05A statewide photo exhibition, public displays and published articles all exemplify Sean's commitment to exposing the torture and genocide of innocent men, women and children imprisoned by authorities in China. "I think the phone messages are an attempt by the Chinese Government to tell me Big Brother is watching. It's an obvious scare tactic ... I figured they'd have my name on a list somewhere. They don't take too kindly to people exposing their brutal regime when they are trying to present themselves as improving on the human rights front." -
United States: More than a Thousand Practitioners Rally in San Francisco to Call Upon People from All Walks of Life to Strive Together to End the Persecution
2005-03-04At noon on February 27, 2005, more than a thousand Falun Gong practitioners from around the world held a rally, "Facing Violence and Hatred with Compassion," at Union Square in San Francisco. They hoped to raise people's awareness of the persecution that is happening in China and together end the persecution. -
U.S. State Department's Annual Report Says China Continues Persecution of Falun Gong and Violation of Human Rights
2005-03-04"Since the crackdown on Falun Gong began in 1999, several hundred Falun Gong adherents reportedly died in custody due to torture, abuse, and neglect. During the year, the Government arrested Falun Gong members and formally charged them with manufacturing claims that they were tortured. During the year, there were reports of persons, including Falun Gong adherents, sentenced to psychiatric hospitals for expressing their political or religious beliefs. Some reportedly were forced to undergo electric shock treatments." -
Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa with Artistic Performances in Taichung
2005-03-03"Many Falun Gong practitioners here look so healthy and radiant. They have organised this art performance so well and promoted good thinking. They make society more peaceful through such excellent activities ... It is exactly what is needed in our society."