World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Proclamation for the Western US Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference from the City of El Cajon, California
2003-02-23 -
Korean Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference Successfully Held in Taejon City
2003-02-23On February 15, 2003, the 2003 Korean Falun Dafa Experiences Sharing Conference was successfully held in Taejon City. These conferences are used to bring practitioners together and to share experiences. -
U.S. Congressional Committee on International Relations Member Writes Regarding Charles Li
2003-02-23The case being raised is the detention just before Chinese New Year of U.S. citizen Charles Li...The Committee therefore requests that you provide us with current information on Mr. Charles Li's detention, his current whereabouts, the status of his health, consular visitation, and prospects for his early release -
Despicable Propaganda from Jiang's Regime Insults All Australians
2003-02-22Jiang's Regime is now creating propaganda accusing the rest of the world of "driving out practitioners" and in Australia even arresting them. These lies have been created to try and deceive practitioners in labour camps. The actual truth is that Falun Gong is welcomed in other countries with Falun Gong receiving much support and praise including the founder, Li Hongzhi, being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 4 times. -
California Practitioner Writes to Government Officials to Rescue Charles Li
2003-02-22"Now Jiang's regime is making up some charges and trying to put this man behind bars for up to fifteen years without any evidence and with no chance of a fair trial. We are very concerned for his safety. We urge you to please follow the lead of Charles' Congresswoman, Ms. Anna Eshoo, and write to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing or to Colin Powell, asking them to get our fellow citizen out." -
Indianapolis, USA: "Journey of Falun Dafa" Photo Exhibition Held in State Capitol Building
2003-02-21From January 20 to 26, 2003, practitioners in Indiana held a "Journey of Falun Dafa". The photo exhibit once again brought the beauty of Dafa and introduced the facts of the persecution of Falun Gong in China to the locals. -
Letter of support from Canadian Member of Parliament Svend Robinson
2003-02-21"The Chinese government and authorities continue to ruthlessly suppress freedom of religion and freedom of association in China, including brutal treatment of Falun Gong adherents and their families...All persecution and harassment of the peaceful Falun Gong practitioners must end." -
Special Committee to Be Established to Investigate Overseas Illegal Assets Held by Corrupt Officials Who Persecute Falun Gong
2003-02-20Under the banner of advocating patriotism and maintaining political stability, they viciously persecute innocent Falun Gong practitioners and use despicable means to instigate the public's hatred toward Falun Gong. At the same time, they wantonly steal state assets, and in collusion with their family members, they transfer the illicit money overseas or conduct illegal trade at the expense of the country. -
Letter from Vancouver City Councillor Tim Louis to Officials of Qiangdao City Concerning the Persecution of Falun Gong in China
2003-02-20"I have heard a tragic story from a resident of Vancouver, Ms. Tianxiao Zhang...I am informed that she lost her brother-in-law, and then her mother, due to the persecution of Falun Gong in China. I am also informed that her brother-in-law, Songtao Zou, was tortured to death in a labour camp...Songtao's family members were even ordered not to weep or cry at home since, as police said, their neighbours would know of Songtao's death." -
Over 40 Friends of Charles Li Write to President Bush Calling For Charles' Immediate Release
2003-02-20We are very concerned about Charles' safety. We sincerely hope that the U.S. Government will once again uphold justice and the fundamental principles of humanity by calling for Charles' immediate release from China. We feel that the efforts of the U.S. government can protect Charles' human rights and his very life. -
Letter from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Concerning Article 23
2003-02-19This article gives the response to the question, The Minister is requested to make a comment on the enclosed letter and expound how Denmark and the EU have reacted towards China, regarding Article 23 of the basic Law in Hong Kong. -
San Diego: Falun Dafa Practitioners Hold a Series of Activities to Rescue Charles Li
2003-02-19The practitioners utilised various ways including collecting signatures, making phone calls and sending faxes to appeal to the American government and officials to help rescue Charles Li. Local practitioners also held press conferences on two occasions -
A Letter of Gratitude to the Japanese Justice Minister for Granting Residency Status to Five Falun Gong Practitioners in Japan
2003-02-19Five Chinese Falun Gong practitioners living in Japan who had applied for refugee status earlier were granted residency status a short while ago. They wrote a joint letter to the Honourable Mr. Mayumi Moriyama, Minister of Justice, to thank him for his action. Under normal circumstances, such status is extremely difficult to obtain. -
Statement of the Article 23 Concern Group
2003-02-18"The Concern Group regrets the determination of the SAR Government to ignore the clear call for a White Bill and to commence the legislative process of Article 23 legislation without any proper public consultation on the precise language of the proposed legislation. The political and time constraints of the current legislative environment will mean that the public including the legal community will find it difficult if not impossible to effectively contribute towards the enactment of this most important piece of legislation." -
United States: Senator Reveals Personal Plans to Rescue Practitioner's Mother in China
2003-02-18Senator Larry Pogemiller met with Falun Gong practitioners to discuss the rescue of a Falun Gong practitioner's mother, Chen Jingjiang. The Senator expressed that if he was to visit Wuhan City this summer, he would hand-deliver a letter to the leaders of Hubei Province.