World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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New Zealand: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Wellington
2005-08-05On July 25-30, an exhibition of Falun Gong practitioners' paintings was held at the Michael Fowler Center in Wellington. Many people came to visit the exhibition and after learning about the persecution in China, visitors showed their support for Falun Gong and strongly condemned the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) actions. -
Voice of America Editorial: China's Human Rights Record
2005-08-05Gretchen Birkle is U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In recent testimony before the U.S. Congress, she said that the Chinese government's repression of citizens seeking to exercise their fundamental rights remains a systemic problem. Ms. Birkle said the Chinese authorities have committed numerous and serious human rights abuses, including torture, mistreatment of prisoners, detention without notification and communication, and denial of due process of law. -
Korea: Released from Chinese Forced Labour Camp, Ms. Ko Sung-nyo is Welcomed Home at a Party Held in Korean Parliament
2005-08-04In order to welcome Falun Gong practitioner Ms. Ko Sung-nyo and to express gratitude toward Korean Parliament members who had helped rescue Ms. Ko to Korea, the "Ko Sung-nyo Rescue Committee" sponsored a "welcoming party" for Ms. Ko on July 28th, 2005 in the Korean Parliament's Honoured Guests' Cafeteria. -
Taipei: Introducing Falun Dafa at the National Palace Museum
2005-08-04The National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei is home to one of the foremost collections of Chinese art in the world, constant streams of people come here to visit.In recent years, tourists who came here saw a unique scene. On the plaza in front of the museum, Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the exercises and distributed fliers. -
Taiwan: Minghui Summer Camp
2005-08-03The first Miaoli Tonghsiao Minghui Summer Camp was held on July 23rd and 24th. The summer camp was sponsored by the town government and planned by local Falun Gong practitioners. Every participant enjoyed the event very much and promised to attend next time. -
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith: Chinese Communist Regime's Atrocity Must Be Stopped
2005-08-03The State Department's human rights report as I think many of you know for 2004 documents at length the plight of the Falun Gong. We see before us a Stalinist nightmare revived for the 21st century. Thousands tortured, thousands dead as a result of torture; tens of thousands jailed without trial, held in the laogai, mental hospitals and other areas in China and enforced to endure torture, brainwashing sessions. -
Canada: "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" International Art Exhibition in Edmonton Seen by Thousands
2005-08-02On July 22nd, the "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" International Art Exhibition opened in Edmonton. During the five-day show, thousands of local residents came to appreciate the paintings and learned about the ongoing human rights atrocities committed against innocent Falun Gong practitioners in China. -
Peru: Practitioners Holding Candlelight Vigil in Front of Chinese Consulate on the Sixth Anniversary of the Persecution
2005-08-02On July 23rd, 2005, practitioners in Peru gathered in a park in front of Chinese Consulate and held a commemorative candlelight vigil and called for an end of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) six-year-long ongoing persecution. Later, the President's motorcade following a police van passed slowly by in front of the practitioners. -
U.S. Senator James Talent Welcomes Falun Gong Practitioners to July 21, 2005 Washington D.C. Anti-Persecution Rally
2005-08-02"Like you, I believe that China's position on Falun Gong is unacceptable, especially given this group's benign activities. China's repression of Falun Gong makes clear the nature of the regime, its hatred - and fear - of individual thought, its disregard for basic human rights and human dignity. Clearly, China's repression of Falun Gong practitioners violates international human rights standards. The repression of Falun Gong followers, the brutal torture they suffer at the hands of their jailers, and of no less importance, the role of law, must all be pressed in discussions between U.S. and Chinese leaders." -
Japan: Wonderful Performances at the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi
2005-08-01To bring some of the beauty of Falun Dafa to more people, practitioners in Japan took part in the six-month-long 2005 World Exposition being held in Aichi County. Practitioners hung banners outside the Outdoor Theatre in the Seto Area, and performed dancing and singing. -
Hong Kong: Radio Station RTHK Reports on Local Residents Requesting the Release of a Reporter's Relatives in China
2005-08-01The mother and brother of Ms. Liang Zhen, a Hong Kong reporter for New Tang Dynasty TV Station (NTDTV) were detained on July 19th in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. On July 27th, Ms. Liang and supporters from all circles gathered in front of China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong. -
United States: Speech Delivered by the Honourable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at the July 21st, 2005 Washington D.C. Rally to End the Persecution of Falun Gong
2005-08-01"Freedom of belief, freedom of speech, freedom to practise our beliefs are all freedoms which we hold sacred. And yet, these are the freedoms that the Chinese Regime denies its citizens. Using intimidation and undue influence, Chinese officials have attempted to export this oppressive denial of basic human rights to practitioners worldwide. It is indeed the duty and obligation of the Untied States Government to condemn the denial of freedom by the oppressive and tyrannical regime in Beijing." -
New Zealand: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Wellington
2005-08-00On July 25-30, 2005, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was held at the Michael Fowler Center in Wellington.After learning about the persecution happening in China, visitors showed their support for Falun Gong and strongly condemned the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) persecution. People signed the petition condemning the CCP's persecution of Falun Gong. -
United States: Scenes from the 7·20 Rally in Washington, DC
2005-07-31At around 9 a.m. on July 21, 2005, practitioners from all over the world came to the lawn at the west side of Capitol Hill. The theme of the rally was "Let's Jointly End the Persecution Against Falun Gong." Many renowned politicians and human rights activists came onto the stage to voice their support for practitioners. -
Australia: Queensland Practitioners Hold Activities to Raise Awareness of the Six-Year Persecution
2005-07-31On July 16, practitioners came to King George Square in Brisbane to hold activities to promote Falun Dafa and raise awareness about the 6-year persecution. While a group of practitioners demonstrated Falun Gong exercises, others reenacted some of the torture methods used in the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China.