Worldwide News
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USA: Press Conference in Cincinnati to Help Rescue Charles Li
2003-03-22This press conference made Ohio practitioners realise even more the importance of clarifying the facts to the US government and media. We need to continue to make deeper and more widespread efforts with purer hearts in clarifying the truth to people from all walks of life. -
President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong: Draft Article-23 bill is still problematic
2003-03-21On the notorious secret trial provision in the draft bill, President De Silva further stated that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce recommend that [the draft law] should include less ambiguous guidelines for situations where the Secretary for Security intends not to afford an organisation the opportunity to be heard. -
Japan: Spreading Falun Dafa in City of Saitama's Central Civic Centre
2003-03-21On March 2, Falun Gong practitioners from Saitama County participated in a holiday celebration held During which practitioners demonstrated Falun Gong exercises in addition to dance and Chinese traditional musical instrument performances. -
US Senator Dianne Feinstein Is Concerned about the Detention of Charles Li in China
2003-03-21"I have raised Mr. Li's case with the acting governor of Jiangsu Province, Liang Baohua, and the head of the Jiangsu Provincial Public Security Bureau, Pei Xizhang, urging them to review the case and inform me of the charges and circumstance surrounding his arrest. Please know that I understand the seriousness of the situation and will continue to closely track any developments in Mr. Li's status." -
The Rescue Committee of Yoko Kaneko Submits Petition Letters to the Shizuoka Township Council in Japan
2003-03-21At 10:00 AM on March 3rd, a press conference was held at the reporter's club in the east city hall of Shizuoka, Japan. The subject of this conference was "Rescuing Yoko Kaneko." This activity was part of the global effort to rescue Falun Gong practitioners' families and relatives in China who have been tortured. -
WOIPFLG Announces Establishment of "Committee to Investigate the Crimes of China's "610" Office in the Persecution of Falun Gong"
2003-03-20Over the past three and a half years, the "610 Office" has relentlessly transmitted various kinds of secret orders from Jiang Zemin to suppress Falun Gong. For example, in early 2002, Liu Jing of the central "610 Office" held a meeting at the Nanhu Guesthouse in Changchun to discuss the region's suppression of Falun Gong. It was at this meeting that Liu Jing issued the orders of "complete eradication" and "shoot to kill" against Falun Gong practitioners. -
After Visiting 26 Countries with her Husbands Ashes, Australian Practitioner goes to Geneva to Expose the Persecution in China (photos)
2003-03-20When reporters asked why she travelled to different countries to tell people about her husbands death, Ms. Dai explained that it was to use her personal experiences to let people know that Falun Gong practitioners are good people and to allow people to see through the lies concocted by the Chinese authorities to attack Falun Gong. -
Taiwan: Hong Kong Government Should Apologise for Violent Deportation of Taiwan Practitioners
2003-03-20When Ms. Lu Li-Tsing was put onto the airplane, she had many bruises on her body and the corners of her mouth were bleeding. Seeing that, even an air hostesses wanted to cry, and expressed their disappointment toward the Hong Kong government. -
Houston Falun Gong Practitioners Call for the Immediate Release of Dr. Charles Li
2003-03-20Practitioners told reporters about the brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by Jiang's regime and its "610" offices. They hoped that through their efforts, kind people could help to rescue Charles Li, so that he could be released soon to reunite with his family in the US. -
US Congressman Joe Barton Shows Support for an End to the Persecution
2003-03-20"I am concerned with the apparent rampant human rights violations occurring in China. The way a government treats its own people is a direct indication of that country's accountability and principle." -
California "Rescue Charles Li" Car Tour at the State Capital
2003-03-19California's "Rescue Charles Li" interstate car tour passed through San Rafael, Santa Rosa, the Napa Valley and reached Sacramento today, the capital of California. Along the route, we met many kind-hearted people, one elderly lady responded "How could the Chinese government treat people this way? The American government must rescue Charles Li." -
Connecticut: Falun Gong Practitioners Conduct Press Conference at Milford to the Rescue Charles Li
2003-03-19The mayor and other government officials and staff carefully listened to us explaining the facts about Falun Gong and learnt about the persecution encountered by Charles Li. They all considered that Charles Li should be immediately released. -
New Mexico: Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish "The Plight of the Falun Dafa Practitioners in China is Disheartening"
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Thailand: Jane Dai Visits Bangkok to Tell About Persecution in China
2003-03-18Jane Dai's husband was tortured to death in China in 2001 because he practiced Falun Gong and had appealed to the Chinese government to stop killing and persecuting innocent people. Jane Dai visited Bangkok for three days in January to help more people learn about the severe persecution. -
Canada: House of Parliament Discusses Plans to Rescue Falun Gong Practitioners
2003-03-18The Parliament debated a motion proposed by Member of Parliament Mr. Scott Reid. The Bill mentioned that the House of Commons and Senate is of the opinion that during the APEC meeting, the Canadian Prime Minister should make special mention to Jiang Zemin regarding the Falun Gong issue. It was instrumental in the release of three Canadian residents' family members in China who had been sent to forced labor camps for practicing Falun Gong.