World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Please Voice Your Opposition Against Article 23 of the Basic Law
2002-12-23The Hong Kong governments proposal to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law has aroused an outpouring of concern from Hong Kong citizens and people all over the world. If we wait until the Hong Kong government enacts the Article 23 legislation, it will be too late. Please voice your opposition to Article 23 of the Basic Law as soon as possible. -
Hawaii State Senate Recognises and Commends Hawaii Falun Dafa Practitioners
2002-12-23The senate of the Twenty-First Legislature of the State of Hawaii hereby recognizes and commends the Hawaii practitioners of Falun Dafa for their commitment of sharing their knowledge and Practise with our community. -
Letter to the Hong Kong Government Regarding Article 23 from Falun Gong Practitioners in 80 Universities in the United States
2002-12-22'We are writing to express our deep concern over the proposal to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law. We are concerned that the enactment of Article 23 will result in the extension of the tyranny in Mainland China to Hong Kong, and the violent suppression of Falun Gong, in particular.' -
Australia: Letters of Support from the Australian Government Concerning the Detained Practitioner Zhuoya
2002-12-22Australia has expressed its views to China many times, and at the highest levels. Australia has raised China's treatment of Falun Gong in various round of the bilateral Human-Rights Dialogue, most recently in August 2002. Regrettably, China's response at those talks did not suggest any softening of its position was likely. But the Government will continue to pursue the issue. -
Texas: Special Recognition Commemorating October 2002 as Falun Dafa Month
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Australia Falun Dafa Information Centre: Lee's 500 Kilometre Appeal Arrives in Wollongong
2002-12-22Mr Cheezong Lee, a resident of Bankstown, is cycling over 500 kilometres from Sydney to Canberra in an attempt to obtain signatures for a petition to have his Christmas present and letter delivered through the Australian government to his fiancé, Ms Li Ying, in a Chinese labour camp. -
Australia: City Council of Fairfield Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Falun Gong
2002-12-21Falun Gong practitioners were specially invited to attend the Fairfield City Council Meeting. Many council members expressed their support of Falun Gong and suggested the creation of a stela on which the words "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance" are written. -
Thailand: Promoting Falun Dafa at the Psychology Science Exhibition in Bangkok
2002-12-21Falun Dafa practitioners rented two booths at the "Psychology Science Exhibition" held in the Agriculture University of Bangkok. They hung up banners written in Chinese, English and Thai and set up a TV to play the Falun Dafa exercises tape and programs revealing details about the brutal persecution in China. -
USA: Executive Director of Friends of Falun Gong USA Makes Speech to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China
2002-12-21The Executive Director of Friends of Falun Gong USA talks about the persecution in China and how Falun Gong practitioners are suffering. In this speech he makes suggestions for the Commission to make more efforts to help improve the situation in China. -
Worldwide Opposition to the Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong
2002-12-20Jiang Zemin's attempts to export his persecution of innocent people to the free and democratic society of Hong Kong is being opposed by people, organisations and parliamnetarians from all over the world. Here are some examples from Canada, Australia and Taiwan. -
USA: "Path of Return, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" Photographic Exhibition Is Held at Illinois Statehouse
2002-12-20From December 3 to 5, 2002, with the help from practitioners of nearby states, practitioners in Illinois held a 3-day photographic exhibition entitled, "Path to Return Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" at the lobby of the Illinois statehouse. Falun Gong recieved much support and admiration from this event. -
Australia: The World Needs "Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance" Day in Fairfield
2002-12-20During the day, many activities were held, including Falun Dafa exercise demonstrations, singing and dancing performances, calligraphy demonstrations and information sessions. A signature collection was also started to support the erection of a marble monument bearing the words "Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance" in 27 different languages. -
Please Help Rescue Practitioners Chengtao Lin, Xiaojie Zhang and Xiao Liu
2002-12-19How can I forget your smiles, encouragement and friendship? Can you hear my voice from the bottom of my heart? All kind-hearted people with our conscience let us make the right choice between right and wrong. Please stretch out your hand and lend your support. -
Letter of Support from Canada's Member of Parliament Shawn Murphy to Canada's Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
2002-12-19"Falun Gong is a practise used by millions of people worldwide, including many in Canada, to strengthen the body, mind and spirit through exercise, meditation and teachings based on ancient Chinese tradition. Those who live by the principles of Falun Dafa, Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance, make a positive addition to Canada's rich cultural mosaic." -
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer Shows Support Against the Persecution of Falun Gong in China
2002-12-19"The Treatment of Falun Gong Practitioners in China Contravenes the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights."