Worldwide News
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Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association Congratulates the Romanian Falun Dafa Association on Its Establishment
2003-02-24"We are happy to hear that the Romanian Falun Dafa Association was officially established on February 18, 2003. Practitioners from the Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association extend our sincere congratulations to you!" -
AP (Associated Press): Beijing Blocked Falun Gong From Australia Festival - Lawyer
2003-02-24'The "long arm" of Beijing prevented Australian Falun Gong practitioners from joining last year's Chinese New Year Festival in the southern city of Melbourne, lawyers for the spiritual movement said Tuesday.' -
United States: Congressman Robert Andrews shows support for rescuing Charles Li from China
2003-02-24On February 8, 2003, U.S. Congressman Robert Andrews clearly indicated that American citizens who travel abroad are protected by the laws of the United States. The Chinese government's arrest of US citizen Mr. Charles Li has violated the international law. -
Australia: Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Surfers Paradise
2003-02-24Our procession was outstanding. Two men carrying a large Falun Dafa banner led. Dancers dressed in colourful costumes followed and performed beautiful dances. Then came a large white banner reading, "The World Needs Truth Compassion Tolerance" with the eight practitioners in black and yellow bringing up the rear. -
Australian Citizen Nancy Chen, Who Was Recently Released from China, Visits Washington D.C. and Calls for the Urgent Rescue of U.S. Citizen Charles Li
2003-02-24Coming to the U.S. from afar, Nancy wants to tell the U.S. government and people how the Jiang regime wantonly slanders and persecutes innocent people, including all who help uphold justice. Many facts during the past three years have proven that Falun Gong is being persecuted without any legal foundation, and all the excuses used for the persecution are slanders and lies. -
Israel: High School Human Rights Day in the City of Ramat Gan
2003-02-23After much effort, the school management agreed with my request to have practitioners come to the school to talk about the persecution of Falun Gong in China. On the 10th of December a number of practitioners came, and for a few hours nearly a thousand students, teachers and other staff members learnt about the persecution, were introduced to Falun Gong and saw an exercise demonstration. -
Proclamation for the Western US Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference from the City of El Cajon, California
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Korean Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference Successfully Held in Taejon City
2003-02-23On February 15, 2003, the 2003 Korean Falun Dafa Experiences Sharing Conference was successfully held in Taejon City. These conferences are used to bring practitioners together and to share experiences. -
U.S. Congressional Committee on International Relations Member Writes Regarding Charles Li
2003-02-23The case being raised is the detention just before Chinese New Year of U.S. citizen Charles Li...The Committee therefore requests that you provide us with current information on Mr. Charles Li's detention, his current whereabouts, the status of his health, consular visitation, and prospects for his early release -
Despicable Propaganda from Jiang's Regime Insults All Australians
2003-02-22Jiang's Regime is now creating propaganda accusing the rest of the world of "driving out practitioners" and in Australia even arresting them. These lies have been created to try and deceive practitioners in labour camps. The actual truth is that Falun Gong is welcomed in other countries with Falun Gong receiving much support and praise including the founder, Li Hongzhi, being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 4 times. -
California Practitioner Writes to Government Officials to Rescue Charles Li
2003-02-22"Now Jiang's regime is making up some charges and trying to put this man behind bars for up to fifteen years without any evidence and with no chance of a fair trial. We are very concerned for his safety. We urge you to please follow the lead of Charles' Congresswoman, Ms. Anna Eshoo, and write to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing or to Colin Powell, asking them to get our fellow citizen out." -
Indianapolis, USA: "Journey of Falun Dafa" Photo Exhibition Held in State Capitol Building
2003-02-21From January 20 to 26, 2003, practitioners in Indiana held a "Journey of Falun Dafa". The photo exhibit once again brought the beauty of Dafa and introduced the facts of the persecution of Falun Gong in China to the locals. -
Letter of support from Canadian Member of Parliament Svend Robinson
2003-02-21"The Chinese government and authorities continue to ruthlessly suppress freedom of religion and freedom of association in China, including brutal treatment of Falun Gong adherents and their families...All persecution and harassment of the peaceful Falun Gong practitioners must end." -
Special Committee to Be Established to Investigate Overseas Illegal Assets Held by Corrupt Officials Who Persecute Falun Gong
2003-02-20Under the banner of advocating patriotism and maintaining political stability, they viciously persecute innocent Falun Gong practitioners and use despicable means to instigate the public's hatred toward Falun Gong. At the same time, they wantonly steal state assets, and in collusion with their family members, they transfer the illicit money overseas or conduct illegal trade at the expense of the country. -
Letter from Vancouver City Councillor Tim Louis to Officials of Qiangdao City Concerning the Persecution of Falun Gong in China
2003-02-20"I have heard a tragic story from a resident of Vancouver, Ms. Tianxiao Zhang...I am informed that she lost her brother-in-law, and then her mother, due to the persecution of Falun Gong in China. I am also informed that her brother-in-law, Songtao Zou, was tortured to death in a labour camp...Songtao's family members were even ordered not to weep or cry at home since, as police said, their neighbours would know of Songtao's death."