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New Zealand: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution at Victoria University
2005-01-02
On November 19, 2004, Falun Dafa practitioners in Wellington, New Zealand were invited to speak about Falun Dafa and the persecution in China to law students at the University of Wellington. Practitioners talked for about an hour about how the practise was introduced to the public in China, and how it has been spread to over 60 countries worldwide. They highlighted the differences between Falun Dafa and other qigong practises, explaining how Falun Dafa emphasises the cultivation of one's character. -
BBC Monitoring International Reports: CHINA: 11 Falun Gong [Practitioners] Arrested for Posting Torture Photos on Internet
2005-01-01"In a country where the press is under the authorities' control, Falun Gong [practitioners] have no choice but to use the internet to denounce the atrocities of which they are victims," the organization said. "Like political dissidents, they are targeted by a regime that cannot stand criticism and closely controls information circulating online." -
Taipei Journal (Taiwan) Report: New Yorkers Are Moved by Falun Gong Practitioners' Anti-torture Exhibitions
2005-01-01Amateur actors dressed as Chinese prison guards pretended to administer electric shocks to chained female Falun Gong practitioners, with faces contorted in agony and bodies covered with torture marks. Another simulation showed a woman prisoner in chains hunched over in a cramped "birdcage." "Eeeek!" screamed a female passerby upon seeing the birdcage and its bruised and bloodied occupant. "Don't tell me this is really happening in China?" -
United States: New York Supreme Court Hears the Lawsuit Against Liang Guanjun for the Assault of Falun Gong Practitioners
2004-12-31On December 20th, 2004, oral arguments were heard by the New York Supreme Court in the case of the public assault of Falun Gong practitioners. Liang Guanjun (closely affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party) and others were charged with the public assault of Falun Gong practitioners outside New York Chinatown's Yidong Restaurant in June 2003. The practitioners' attorney reasoned that although Liang Guanjun attempted to escape his responsibility because of his position in Chinatown, U.S. law will not allow him to escape justice. -
Taiwan: A Successful Seminar is Held by Practitioners at Taidong Sports Experimental High School
2004-12-31
On the morning of December 15, 2004, over 400 teachers and students of Taidong Sports Experimental High School attended their weekly meeting in the school auditorium. This week, the topic of the meeting was "Life Education," and the school administration invited three Falun Gong practitioners to conduct a seminar. -
Indonesia: 200 Textile Factory Workers Practise Falun Gong
2004-12-31
In Solo, Indonesia, there is a textile factory with about 200 workers who have been practising Falun Gong since 2001. They exercise together and read Falun Gong book every morning. There is a new atmosphere throughout the factory. The environment has become cleaner and the whole factory's productivity has improved significantly. -
Hong Kong: High Court Agrees to Hear Falun Gong Practitioners' Appeal in Obstruction Case
2004-12-30The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeals approved Falun Gong practitioners' appeal against the remaining convictions of eight Falun Gong practitioners. Falun Gong practitioners welcomed the court's decision and said that this case involves not only Falun Gong; it also has a significant impact on rule-of-law and human rights conditions in Hong Kong, both of which are of great concern for Hong Kong's citizens. -
United States: Department of Justice Seeks Deportation of Former Nazi Guard
2004-12-30Falun Gong practitioners around the world have taken legal actions against the main perpetrators responsible for the persecution of Falun Gong. They have filed lawsuits in 28 countries charging Jiang Zemin and his accomplices with torture, genocide, and violations of human rights. Those who are still loyal to Jiang in persecuting Falun Gong, should pay close attention to the case of John Demjanjuk, former Nazi guard. -
Australia: Practitioner Brings Lawsuit against Jiang Zemin - Chinese Embassy Attempts to Obstruct
2004-12-29Ms. Zhang Cuiying, a renowned artist of traditional Chinese paintings and a Falun Dafa practitioner, filed a lawsuit against the former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin and the 610 Office for genocide, torture, and crimes against humanity. The case was accepted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales Australia and the two defendants were ordered to appear in court on December 10th, 2004. Officials in the Chinese Embassy are working with different offices in Australia in an effort to end the lawsuit. -
Falun Dafa in Sri Lanka
2004-12-29
Falun Dafa practitioners from Sri Lanka held a "Falun Dafa Open Day" program on December 11th, 2004 with the help of a local non-governmental organization. During the activity, they demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises and introduced Falun Dafa to local residents who joined in the activities. -
United States: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution in New York on Christmas Eve
2004-12-29
On Christmas Eve, although fewer people passed by and it was not as bustling as usual on the streets in Manhattan, there were still constant stream of people who learned the truth at practitioners' sites for explaining the facts and signed a petition against the persecution. -
Tanzania: Tanzanian Court Proceeds with Case against Chen Zhili, Charged with Torture and Extra Judicial Killing of Falun Gong Practitioners in China
2004-12-28On December 7th, 2004, Tanzania's court prodeeded with the case against Chen Zhili, former Minister of Education and current State Councilor of the People's Republic of China. She is charged with responsibility for the torture and death of Falun Gong practitioners connected with China's education system. She was ordered to appear before Tanzania's court on July 19th. The court may issue its ruling as early as next week. -
Hong Kong: Public Announcement by Hong Kong Practitioners on International Human Rights Day
2004-12-28"Out of extreme fear, jealousy, and hunger for power, Jiang used his power and applied all the evil measures that have been developed since the creation of the Chinese Communist Party against Falun Gong practitioners, starting an unprecedented brutal persecution against millions and millions of decent people who, with no political interest whatsoever, only wanted to improve themselves...Let us clearly recognize the brutality and illegitimacy of this persecution." -
United States: "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" Art Exhibition Held at MIT in Boston
2004-12-27
The first "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" Art Exhibition was held in Walker Memorial at MIT from December 16th to December 19th, 2004. The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and four state legislators issued recognitions to Falun Dafa and its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi. -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Exercise Demonstration at Yonghwa Elementary School Sports Meet in Tainan City
2004-12-27
The annual sports meeting for the Tainan Yonghwa Elementary School and local community was held this year on December 18th. Besides the traditional sports contests, there was a new show this year: a demonstration of the five Falun Gong exercises by first graders. During the demonstration, the teachers expressed their surprise at the transformation in the students.
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