Worldwide News
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United States: Exposing Chinese Dictator Jiang Zemin's Persecution and Brainwashing Campaign on the Streets of Manhattan, New York
2004-09-15In Central Park, the largest park in New York City, the practitioners' performance became the focus of attention of New York citizens and media outlets. Correspondents from The New York Times and NBC-TV came to interview practitioners. -
Australia: Young Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Experience Sharing Conference in Sydney
2004-09-15During the experience sharing the practitioners talked about how they eliminated their attachments to jealousy and computer games. Some talked about how they went through tests of "losing face," tribulations within the family, and sickness karma. They also related their experiences and thoughts towards participating in Falun Gong parades. -
United States: U.S. Citizen Charles Li Plans to Appeal from Prison
2004-09-14Charles Li's friend continued, "Like the staged Tiananmen self-immolation incident, the Yangzhou Court designated a so-called 'defence attorney' for the benefit of the U.S. consulate official during the trial on March 23, 2003. It is easy to imagine what kind of defence was mounted, because the law has never been followed in dealing with those who practise Falun Gong in China." -
Canada: Falun Gong is Introduced at Simon Fraser University
2004-09-14On the 9th of September, 2004, the Falun Gong Club of Simon Fraser University participated in the opening ceremony to celebrate the establishment of the new student dormitory. Falun Gong practitioners' waist drum and dance performances were arranged to open the event winning warm applause -
Taiwan: Exhibition Series Featuring Authentic Paintings by Modern Masters Successfully Concludes
2004-09-13The Photo & Authentic Paintings by Modern Masters Exhibition series, initiated by Ms. Dai of Australia, toured Taiwan, holding twenty exhibitions in just six months. The exhibitions reached countless Taiwanese, and helped them deepen their understandings about Falun Dafa. -
Philippines: Falun Gong Practitioners From Taiwan Travel to Manila to Introduce Falun Dafa
2004-09-13On the 7th of August 2004, about 22 practitioners in two groups from Taiwan traveled to Manila to introduce Falun Dafa. We visited people from different circles and gained extensive support from them. We also held a nine-day seminar to allow people to learn the teachings of Falun Gong. -
Homeless Man Asks A Chinese Person for Money After Harassing Falun Gong Practitioners in Manhattan
2004-09-12Ms. Sun said that when the homeless man saw the police coming, he approached the Chinese man and said: "Give me the money." At that point, the Chinese man left the scene with a blank face. Ms. Sun said that she thought someone had hired the homeless man to sabotage the activity. -
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms the Original Decision in the Lawsuit against Jiang; Plaintiffs Will Appeal to the Supreme Court
2004-09-12Countless evidence in past human rights reports and investigations made by international human rights organisations show that Jiang started the persecution against Falun Gong only to satisfy his personal political desire, and it's not a decision made by the Party or the government as a whole. Jiang's brutal persecution has lasted over five years, and countless innocent people of Chinese mainstream society had their families broken up and they were forced to leave home. This is a severe human rights violation well known around the world. How can immunity be granted in consideration of the law, justice, morality and conscience? -
Korea: Falun Gong Practitioners From Korea Petition Congress to Establish a Law to Address Crimes of Genocide
2004-09-12Korean Falun Dafa practitioners presented a petition to Congress, calling for the establishment of a law related to the "Prevention of Genocide, and Associated Punishment." The petition has received signatures from 11 law professors and 319 attorneys. -
United States: People of New York Gain a Clearer Understanding About Falun Gong
2004-09-12When several Falun Gong practitioners in yellow T-shirts carrying display boards exposing the persecution walked to the line that was closed off, a police officer waved practitioners to pass and said to his colleagues, "Let them pass, they're peaceful." So the practitioners walked to the convention site, which allowed the delegates to see the anti-persecution display boards and obtain some Falun Gong materials. -
Israel: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold an Anti-Torture Exhibition and Condemn the Persecution
2004-09-11On September the 3rd 2004, in the busy city centre of Tel Aviv, Israeli Falun Gong practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition, aimed at showing the benefits of Falun Gong and the cruel persecution against Falun Gong in mainland China, as well as calling on people help to stop this persecution. -
Philippines: Taiwan Practitioners Go to Manila Introduce Falun Dafa
2004-09-11On August the 7th this year, about 22 practitioners in two groups from Taiwan travelled to Manila to introduce Falun Dafa. We visited people from different circles and gained extensive support from them. We also held a nine-day seminar. -
United States: New York State's Capital City Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of Falun Gong
2004-09-10On July the 8th 2004, The Albany City Common Council unanimously (12 to zero) passed resolution 44.71.04R in support of the rights and freedom of those who practise Falun Gong. This is the second unanimously passed resolution that supports Falun Gong. The first one, 71.122.00R, was passed on December the 18th 2000. -
A South African TV Station Broadcasts Interview with Practitioners Across Africa During Prime Time
2004-09-10On August the 18th to the 20th 2004, four Falun Dafa practitioners from western countries went to South Africa to communicate the facts of Falun Dafa to the African media, schools, political circles, Ministers from African countries, and the general public. This attracted widespread attention. The South Africa Broadcasting Company and a local TV station interviewed Falun Dafa practitioners and broadcast the programs across Africa during its prime time news. -
Taiwan: International Youth Chamber of Commerce Invites Falun Gong Practitioners to Attend "Activities Showing Compassion for Young People"
2004-09-09On August 22nd 2004, at the Rende Sports Park in Tainan County, Taiwan, the International Youth Chamber of Commerce held a series of activities to show compassion for young people. Sponsors invited the Falun Gong practitioners' waist drum troupe to perform at the opening ceremony.