World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: Los Angeles Falun Gong Practitioners Attend Press Conference Supporting Hong Kong Residents' Parade Against Article 23
2003-07-04On June 28, Falun Gong practitioners participated in a press conference along with the Hong Kong Forum, Amnesty International, the Visual Arts Association, the China Social Democratic Party Western America Branch, and "China Affair" magazine in supporting the Hong Kong residents' parade against Article 23. -
Canada: Vancouver Rally to Support People of Hong Kong's Opposition to Article 23
2003-07-04Global Coalition Against Article 23, Vancouver branch, organised a rally in front of the city Art Centre building, supporting the people of Hong Kong's attempt to protect democracy and autonomy by their march against Article 23 legislation. Local Chinese media and some English media reported the event. -
Japan: A Series of Activities Held Across Japan to "Comprehensively Clarify the Truth, Support the Lawsuit against Jiang and Rescue Ms. Yoko Kaneko"
2003-07-04Practitioners from across Japan are making efforts to comprehensively clarify the truth about Falun Dafa to the Japanese society. They want to raise awareness of the persecution of Falun Gong in China, the illegal imprisonment of Ms. Yoko Kaneko in China and the lawsuit against Jiang in the US. -
Canada: Photo Report - Falun Gong in Canada Day Celebration
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Chicago Daily Herald: Falun Gong followers bring its art to suburbs
2003-07-04The tranquil cultivation exercise, believed to strengthen one's divine powers, was conducted outside Vernon Hills village hall Tuesday. The exercise is one of five practiced through Falun Gong, a path followers say promotes improved mental and physical health and higher spiritual attainment. "We hope to raise awareness of what is going on," said 25-year-old Andy Darin of Joliet. "But the urgency now is about the U.S. citizen who is being detained." -
Hong Kong Falun Gong practitioners Hold Candlelight Vigil to Oppose Article 23
2003-07-03On the eve of the parade against Article 23 on July 1st, Hong Kong Falun Gong practitioners held a candlelight vigil to express their opposition to the Article 23 legislation. About two hundred and fifty Falun Gong practitioners gathered at Standard Garden after 5 pm and sat quietly. The appeal ended at 10:30 p.m. -
Hong Kong Public Opinion Survey: Over Half of Hong Kong Residents Are Opposed to Article 23
2003-07-03The survey finds that 52% of the respondents interviewed were opposed to enactment of Article 23, 20% supported, and the rest had no opinion or opted for undecided. Regarding their inclination towards the government's original proposals, 13% showed support, 44% of the respondents opposed them, and the rest had no opinion or opted for undecided. -
Within Five Hours, 50,000 Taiwanese People Sign Their Names to Support Against Article 23 Legislation
2003-07-03The "Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation" representatives in Taiwan went to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council on June 30 to deliver 50,000 signatures opposing the legislation. They hoped to convey to the Hong Kong government the Taiwanese people's opinions. -
100, 000 Hong Kong Residents Take to the Streets to Protest Against Article 23
2003-07-03Hong Kong human rights organisations denounced the Article 23 legislation, which is to be passed in July, saying that it will threaten people's basic human rights. Tsoi Yiu-cheong said, "We hope the government can listen to the people's voice, otherwise, it will cause more indignation from the people." -
Exciting Banners and Slogans in Anti-Article 23 Parade
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Hong Kongs Democratic Party held a Hunger Strike to Protest Against the Enactment of Article 23
2003-07-03The procedure to enact Article 23 of the Basic Law in Hong Kong has entered the final phase. However, the Democratic Party strongly questioned the enactment of Article 23 and said it will damage the freedom and human rights of Hong Kongs citizens. Eleven members, including several from the top level of the Party, started a hunger strike today to protest against the hasty enactment of Article 23. -
Taiwan: Journey of Falun Dafa Photo Exhibition Held in Taoyun County
2003-07-03 -
Canada: Chinese Actively Get Information on Falun Gong at Multicultural Festival in the City of Windsor
2003-07-03The annual Windsor Multicultural Festival in mid-June is the largest such festival in the Great Lakes area and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. The multicultural committee invited the local Falun Gong practitioners to participate in the festival. -
United States: Falun Gong at Colorado Springs' Carnival Festival
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United States: Violence Against Dafa Practitioners in New York City Shakes Overseas Chinese People
2003-07-02The assault incident directed by Liang Guanjun that occurred in New York City's Chinatown caused a strong response from overseas Chinese people. Many of them wrote articles denouncing China's ruffians like Liang Guanjun that damage China's image abroad.