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The Persecution of Falun Gong Outside China: Phone Tapping
2004-11-08
Tapping the phones of Falun Gong practitioners outside of China by Chinese embassies is a common practice, as there are numerous cases to prove this, some of which are evidence in lawsuits against the former president of China Jiang Zemin and the Chinese embassies. The persecution of Falun Gong is obviously not limited to China; there are officials and staff of the Chinese embassies and consulates putting a large amount of effort into the monitoring of Falun Gong practitioners' phone conversations outside of China. -
Taiwan Minghui School Summer Camps Receive Warm Appreciation from All
2004-11-08
Falun Gong practitioners from all over Taiwan organised many camps for young practitioners this past summer. The practitioners had carefully designed programs that would enable children to understand Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance through stories, studying the Fa and doing the exercises. -
USA: Introducing Falun Dafa at the Wisdom Festival in California
2004-11-08
On October 23-24th, Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Wisdom Festival in Concord California. Many people were very interested in Falun Dafa, and were surprised by the fact that Falun Gong is free of charge. The organiser of the festival provided practitioners with a designated time to formally introduce Falun Dafa to the festival participants. -
Puerto Rico’s Second Largest Newspaper Publishes an Interview with a European Dafa Practitioner
2004-11-07
“I know people who have been able to stop abusing drugs and alcohol because it [Falun Dafa] brings such internal peace, tranquillity and better health. For example, it helps relieve tension and anxiety, increases energy and vitality, improves physical health significantly, and promotes spiritual development,” Sandas says, in addition to emphasizing that all of this information is supported by scientific studies. -
Hong Kong: Practitioners Appeal to the SAR Government, Calling for Action to Rescue Fellow Practitioners Detained in Mainland China
2004-11-07
On November 3rd, dozens of Falun Gong practitioners, as well as members of rescue organizations and victims' family members appealed to the chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administration Region for action to rescue Falun Gong practitioners who are being illegally detained in Mainland China. -
Japan: Exhibition of Photographs in Front of a Courthouse Exposes the Persecution of Falun Gong in China
2004-11-07
Over the past two months, practitioners in Japan have been intensively exposing the persecution of Falun Gong in China to all segments of Japanese society. They recently held a photo exhibition in front of a courthouse, answering questions and gathering signatures to bring Jiang Zemin to justice. -
United States: Practitioners Hold Candlelight Vigil in Front of the Chinese Consulate in New York, Calling for the Chief Perpetrators of the Persecution to be Brought to Justice
2004-11-06
On the evening of November 3rd, more than 300 practitioners gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate in midtown Manhattan. Practitioners held a candlelight vigil there, calling for Jiang Zemin, Luo Gan, Zhou Yongkang and Liu Jing, the chief perpetrators of the persecution, to be brought to justice. -
Japan: Practitioners Teach Falun Gong at an Elementary School for the First Time
2004-11-06
On October 26th, 2004, 6 practitioners taught Falun Gong exercises in a gym at a Tokyo elementary school. About 150 people, including all three second grade classes and their parents, attended the workshop. After the workshop, many student and parents said that they felt great after practising. -
Taiwan: "This is Astonishing! You Should Have More of Such Anti-Torture Exhibitions"
2004-11-05
On October 30th, 2004, Falun Gong practitioners staged an anti-torture exhibition and photo exhibition in Chongshan Park, Pingdong City. The exhibition exposed the cruel tortures suffered by Falun Gong practitioners in Mainland China. The torture reenactments were very realistic and the cruelty of the persecution shocked the audience. -
DIT Online (South Africa): DIT Backs Chinese Student Despite Pressure from Consul
2004-11-05
"DIT (Durban Institute of Technology) has backed a Chinese student's right to teach Falun Gong (exercises), a practice based on ancient teachings and similar to tai-chi which is banned in China, after the Chinese consul in Durban asked the institution to stop her." -
United States: Introducing Falun Dafa to Native Americans in Tuba, Arizona
2004-11-04
The Navajo are a tribe of Native Americans that mainly live in the state of Arizona. From October 14th to October 17th, there was a Navajo Fair in Tuba City, Arizona. Falun Gong practitioners were invited to set up a booth and participate in the parade. Practitioners worked together as one body and the result was greater than expected. -
Scoop (New Zealand): China's Former Leader Sued for Genocide
2004-11-04AUCKLAND-- Eleven NZ citizens and residents filed a lawsuit in the Auckland High Court today against Jiang Zemin, the former president of China. "It's part of the biggest human rights case in the world since WWII... In the end, we plan to bring Jiang Zemin to the International Tribunal," says Theresa Chu, a lawyer who brought a similar case to court in Taiwan and also the director of International Advocates For Justice. "Twenty-seven lawyers from 21 countries are working to bring Jiang and his cohorts to justice across the world." -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners in Toronto Hold Peaceful Rally Demanding that Jiang, Luo, Liu and Zhou be Brought to Justice
2004-11-03
On October 29th, 2004, despite a fine drizzle, Falun Gong practitioners gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate in Toronto and held a news conference, calling on the Chinese authorities to stop persecuting Falun Gong and demanding that chief perpetrators including Jiang Zemin, Luo Gan, Liu Jing and Zhou Yong Kang be brought to justice. -
World Journal: U.S. House Resolution Demands that Chinese Officials in the United States Stop Interfering in Falun Gong Protests and Stop Pressuring American Elected Officials
2004-11-03
According to a report from World Journal (A Chinese-language Newspaper) on October 30th, a resolution co-sponsored by San Francisco Bay Area U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution demands that the Chinese government stop suppressing Falun Gong practitioners' activities. -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners in Ottawa Call for an End to the Persecution and for Jiang, Luo, Liu and Zhou to be Brought to Justice
2004-11-02
On October 29th, 2004, Canadian Falun Gong practitioners conveyed a clear message to the Chinese authorities overseas: "Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice," "Bring Luo Gan to Justice," "Bring Liu Jing to Justice" and "Bring Zhou Yongkang to Justice." We call for the Chinese authorities to stop the persecution and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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