World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: President Bush Signs New Legislation That Denies Entry to Those Who Have Engaged in Torture
2004-12-26
On December 17th, 2004, United States President George W. Bush signed into law the Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act in Washington, D.C. The act authorises the Justice Department to track down foreigners who have engaged in war crimes, torture, genocide, religious persecution, or other human rights violations. These foreigners will face denial of entry or deportation. -
Falun Dafa Practitioners from Many European Countries Return to Manhattan to Expose the Persecution
2004-12-26
“I feel that Manhattan is important. Many business figures gather here, however, many of them still do not quite understand the truth of Falun Dafa. They are even deluded by the Chinese autocratic Government’s tricks, using markets and human rights to make deals. We spend our holidays and savings coming here to appeal.” -
Health of U.S. Citizen Charles Lee Deteriorates from Being Forced to Sit Motionless for Long Periods of Time
2004-12-25On December 21st, 2004, it was reported that the health of Charles Lee, a U.S. citizen and Falun Gong practitioner illegally detained in Nanjing Prison, has recently deteriorated dramatically, and he has developed symptoms of shortness of breath. The prison authorities are currently monitoring his heart. To find out about Charles' situation, the reporter interviewed his fiancée, Yeong-Ching Foo. Yeong-Ching said that she had just called the U.S. consulate in Shanghai to enquire about Charles' situation... -
Indonesia: Jakarta Practitioners Hold Anti-torture Exhibition and Expose the Truth to Chinese Embassy Staff
2004-12-25
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Jakarta practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition with actors and posters on the spacious sidewalk across the street from the Chinese Embassy. The purpose of the event was to expose the brutal persecution of Falun Gong by Jiang Zemin's group and the Chinese Communist Party. -
Taiwan: A Hundred Falun Gong Practitioners Demonstrate the Exercises at a Sports Meet in Dongguang Elementary School
2004-12-25
On November the 19th 2004, more than a hundred Falun Gong practitioners took part in the sports meet held by Dongguang Elementary School in Tainan City and demonstrated the five Falun Gong exercises. As the sports meet was held during the evening, Falun Gong practitioners placed handmade lotus lanterns around them while demonstrating the exercises. -
Indonesia: Media Outlets Vie with Each Other to Report on Falun Gong Art Exhibition
2004-12-24
On December 16th and 17th, 2004, an international art exhibition entitled "Uncompromising Spirit", was held at the University of Surabaya, Indonesia. The Vice President of the University of Surabaya cut the ribbon in person at the opening ceremony and made a speech. Major newspapers in Indonesia reported this event on their prominent pages. -
Epoch Times: Murder, Torture Lawsuit in Tanzania Moves Forward
2004-12-24"The High Court of Tanzania, where proceedings continue against Chinese official Chen Zhili. She is alleged to be responsible for murder and torture of Falun Gong practitioners in China. (Epoch Times) The High Court of Tanzania has taken the next step in the lawsuit against Chinese official Chen Zhili, who is accused of murder and torture of Falun Gong practitioners during her tenure as education minister." -
United States: Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives Recognize Mr. Li Hongzhi and Falun Dafa
2004-12-24
"Mr. Li's teaching which promotes better health and high moral standards and in further recognition of Falun Dafa practitioners in China who have maintained their unequivocal right, often at extraordinary personal risk to their practice and belief in truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. May the Truth Compassion Tolerance art exhibit and cultural events enjoy great success." -
Chile & Bolivia: Criminal Lawsuits Filed Against Jiang Zemin And Other High Ranking Chinese Officials During Hu Jintao's Visit to South America
2004-12-23During Chinese president Hu Jintao's visit to Chile for the 2004 APEC Summit, Falun Gong practitioners filed a criminal lawsuit for the crimes of genocide and torture against former Chinese President Jiang Zemin and other high ranking Chinese officials. The lawsuit has been supported by 16 victims and was signed in the presence of, Mrs. Dai Zhizhen, whose husband was tortured to death at the young age of 34, leaving his recently born daughter without a father. -
United States: "Truth, Compassion, Forbearance" Art Exhibition Hosted by MIT
2004-12-23
On December 16th-19th, the world famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a special event, the "Truth, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition." The exhibition is made up of oil paintings, Chinese-style paintings and sculpture created by Falun Dafa practitioners. -
Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution at a Festival in Luzhu
2004-12-23
On December 18th and 19th, 2004, the annual Tomato Cultural Festival was held in Luzhu, Kaohsiung County. In order to let more people learn about Falun Dafa, Kaohsiung practitioners participated in the event. Crowds surrounded the site and the county-head also came to encourage the practitioners. -
Falun Gong Practitioners' Lawsuits Against China Press and Sing Tao Daily Submitted to U.S. Supreme Court
2004-12-22"When we enjoy the freedom of speech and press in a democratic society, we must safeguard our freedom. In other words, to enjoy our freedom and rights, we must respect the freedom and rights of others. In the United States, Falun Gong is a legitimate group protected by law. The First Amendment protects Falun Gong practitioners' freedoms of belief and assembly. China Press and Xing Tao Daily have become Jiang's propaganda machines overseas in slandering Falun Gong." -
Canada: Practitioners Hold Anti-Torture Exhibition and Expose the Brutality of the Persecution
2004-12-22
On December 18th, 2004, Falun Gong practitioners in Vancouver, Canada once again conducted an anti-torture exhibition in front of the downtown art museum to expose the persecution of Falun Gong in China. The theme of this event was to rescue orphans of Falun Gong practitioners who died from the persecution. -
United States: The Lotus Flower Lamp In the Rain
2004-12-22
The Falun Gong procession made a beautiful impression on the spectators in the rain. The largest newspaper of Salem, the Statesman's Journal, published a report the next day. The article had a picture and introduced the Falun Dafa dancers. It also reported that the Falun Gong entry won the "Best Costume Award." -
Central News Agency (Taiwan): Falun Gong Practitioners Sue Chinese Officials, French Court Asks for Assistance from Chinese Judiciary
2004-12-21On December 17, the Central News Agency reported significant progress in the lawsuit against former Chinese Vice Premier, Li Lanqing. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Mr. William Bourdon, stated that a French court had asked the Chinese judiciary to assist in the investigation. Under a mutual assistance agreement between the Chinese and French judiciaries, the Chinese government cannot, in theory, ignore the request. This is the first case in which a European court has asked the Chinese judiciary for assistance.
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