World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Columbia Spectator (Columbia University's Daily Newspaper): China's Oppression of Falun Gong
2004-12-05"I was drawn to the Falun Gong practitioners not by their beliefs, but by how they have continued to live up to Zhen-Shen-Ren in the face of complete and utter oppression from a government whose officials had sung Falun Gong's praises in previous years. Lend them your ears, take their pamphlets, and if you are really interested in their plight or the teachings of Falun Gong, talk to them...Just don't let the propaganda spewed by the Chinese government serve as a substitute for your own opinion." -
Lat33 (Chile): Bo Xilai - The Feared Chinese Minister Who Comes to Chile
2004-12-04On November 15th, 2004, Lat33, a monthly magazine in Chile that covers topics ranging from politics, economy, arts and different social topics, published a 4-page article written by Maria Eugenia Fernandez about Bo Xilai and his direct involvement in the persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Canada: Toronto Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Christmas Parade in Mississauga
2004-12-04Falun Gong practitioners participated in the annual Christmas Parade in Mississauga, Canada on November 28th, 2004. The Falun Gong entry won such high praise last time that the Parade Committee invited them to come back again this year. -
United States: More Photos of the Grand Parade against Persecution in Manhattan
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Korea: Ah-San City Senate Passes Resolution Urging China to Release Falun Gong Practitioner Ms. Gao Chengnu
2004-12-03On November 17th, 2004, the An-San City Senate unanimously passed a resolution requesting China to release Ms. Gao Chengnu, a Falun Gong practitioner who is the wife of Korean citizen Mr. Kwack Byung-ho. Ms. Gao is currently being held at the Jiamusi City Forced Labour Camp in Heilongjiang Province after being arrested in May, 2004. -
United States: Santa Rosa Junior College in California Passes Resolution to Condemn the Chinese Communist Government's Persecution and Acts of Atrocity against Falun Gong Practitioners
2004-12-03Recently, the Inter-Club Council (ICC) from Santa Rosa Junior College in California passed a resolution to express condemnation of the Chinese Communist Government's persecution and acts of atrocity against Falun Gong practitioners. -
Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa at the Anniversary Celebration of the National Cheng Kung University
2004-12-03On November 11th, 2004, Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University celebrated its 93rd anniversary. There was a series of activities. An exhibition was organised entitled, "The Third Chinese Traditional Culture Season". The Falun Gong Club of the university was invited to take part in the exhibition. -
US Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and San Francisco Councilman Chris Daly Talk about the Significance of H. Con. Res. 304
2004-12-02On October 4th, 2004, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed H. Con. Res. 304 urging the Chinese Government to cease its oppression of Falun Gong practitioners in the U.S. and in China. Recently, a Clearharmony reporter interviewed Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, the sponsor of the resolution, and Mr Chris Daly, Council member of the City of San Francisco, who was himself once harassed by the Chinese Consulate. -
Taiwan: Practitioners Introduce Falun Gong at the Annual Celebration of the Xinzhu County Hairdressing Trade Association
2004-12-02On November 20th, 2004, the Xinzhu County Hairdressing Trade Association held its annual celebration and invited Falun Gong practitioners to participate. The practitioners prepared an exercise demonstration and a musical performance, including a performance by ten young practitioners. -
Introducing Falun Dafa in Africa (1) -- Uganda: The Power of the Truth
2004-12-01In Uganda, upon receiving our leaflet, the gate guard of the Parliament Building smiled and said, "Falun Gong! Falun Gong comes to Uganda! Do you know that I have already known about Falun Gong for quite some time... I've learned many facts about the persecution from the Internet... Let me help you..." -
United States: Chinese Ambassador Visits Dallas, Practitioners Call for Jiang, Luo, Liu and Zhou to be Brought to Justice
2004-12-01On November 16th, 2004, Chinese Ambassador Yang Jiechi arrived in Dallas. At around 10:40 am, over a dozen practitioners went to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where Yang was staying. They held large banners with the words, "Falun Dafa is Great" and "Bring Jiang Zemin, Luo Gan, Liu Jing and Zhou Yongkang to Justice." -
Chile: Practitioners Hold a Series of Activities to Expose the Persecution of Falun Dafa During the 12th APEC Summit in Santiago
2004-11-30On November 21st and 22nd, 2004, the 12th APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation) Summit Meeting was conducted in Santiago, Chile. The President of China Hu Jintao attended the meeting. Falun Gong practitioners from Chile and other countries exposed the persecution of Falun Gong to the Chinese delegation and the media. -
United States: Anti-Torture Exhibition Continues in Manhattan Despite the Rain - People Are Touched
2004-11-30On November 24th, 2004, it rained heavily all day in Manhattan. Falun Gong practitioners continued holding anti-torture exhibition to expose Jiang faction's persecution. Many people were deeply touched and stopped to ask for detailed information about the persecution and signed the petition in support of Falun Gong. -
Malaysia: Practitioners Introduce Falun Dafa at a Supermarket
2004-11-30From September 23rd until September 30th, 2004, Falun Dafa practitioners in Johor, Malaysia rented a stand at the local Carrefour Supermarket, and displayed picture boards introducing Falun Dafa and its spread around the world. The practitioners also displayed Dafa books and demonstrated the exercises when there were many people around. -
United States: Practitioners Participate in Thanksgiving Day Grand Parade in Chicago
2004-11-29On November 25th, practitioners from the Mid-West U.S. participated in the 71st Chicago Thanksgiving Day Grand Parade. Hundreds of thousands of people watch it on State Street every year. Over one million people watched the live broadcast on TV.