Open Discussion
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Olympic Games? Or is the Chinese Communist Party up to its Same Old Games?
2008-03-25As compared to the Party's past suppressions, this form of hidden persecution is more sinister. The CCP still positions itself as a promoter of the Olympic spirit, deceiving the world, even as it takes blatant steps to crush human rights across China. The Chinese Communist Party then turns around and uses the Games as a way to legitimize its power, a "justification" for its political housecleaning, thus enabling it to be even more relentless in persecuting its own people. -
FDI: Hundreds of Falun Gong Adherents Arrested in "Preparation" for Olympics
2008-03-17NEW YORK – Chinese security agencies have been conducting large-scale arrests of Falun Gong adherents throughout China in recent months as authorities step up efforts to "stamp out" the practice in advance of the Olympic Games, in August, the Falun Dafa Information Center reported today. -
Vienna Therapist Thrilled by Spectacular
2008-03-15Larissa Bachmann, a natural therapist, said that the show was a big surprise to her. "I loved this show, as the dances are so elegant and graceful. All the dancers are superb and the MCs are great. Though we don't know much Chinese language, we all enjoyed the performance. The costumes are dazzling and each performance was very fascinating," she said emotionally. -
The Chinese Communist Party Maintains Control Over the Civil Aviation Administration in the Lead-Up to the Olympic Games
2008-03-15The inquiry focuses on whether these persons have a criminal record, their behavior during "the Great Cultural Revolution" and the "June 4th Event" (Tiananmen Massacre), whether they are Falun Gong practitioners, and whether they have relatives living overseas. The forms must be signed by the crews' relatives and must be stamped by their local police department. Apparently, this has to do with heightened security related to the upcoming Olympic Games. -
Mass Arrests - The Chinese Communist Party Intensifies the Persecution of Falun Gong in the Name of Protecting the Olympics
2008-03-13the CCP has never ceased human rights violations, nor do they plan to fulfill its promise, but instead are using this "sensitive period" to further suppress human rights, being especially brutal toward Falun Gong practitioners. The Olympics has become an excuse the CCP is using to persecute Falun Gong. This crime should draw the focused attention of international society. -
Main Perpetrator in Persecuting Falun Gong in China's Yunnan Province Dies
2008-03-13The universe will reward acts that are in harmony with this principle, while doing things such as beating, torturing and murdering people will incur karmic retribution. Stated another way, good deeds will be rewarded with good, while evildoings will meet due retribution. Articles such as this one are meant as a compassionate reminder of this principle to those who would commit wrongdoing. -
A Prisoner's Account of the Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners in a Chinese Prison
2008-03-05They poured hot pepper juice into his nose and inserted toothpicks under his fingernails. The guards also took his money and belongings without giving him any receipts. The tortures were even worse than what we saw in the movies, how Japanese invaders treated Chinese people during World War II. Right and wrong were flipped. These people were doing such horrendous things under the name of "law". It wasn't hard to see who was righteous and who was wicked. -
Using the Olympics as an Excuse to Escalate the Persecution Against Falun Gong
2008-03-03There have been no signs of improving human rights in China. Rather, the regime is escalating the suppression of the Chinese peoples' speech, beliefs, even the most basic right to live, using the excuse of hosting the Olympics. Countless Chinese people have been arrested, detained, had their homes taken away, or killed, especially during the persecution of Falun Gong. The Beijing Olympics are turning into the "Bloody Olympics." -
The Divine Performing Arts Showcases the Glory of the Tang Dynasty; Four Shows Amaze 10,000 Theatregoers
2008-02-29The Divine Performing Arts on Tour, a New York-based company that revives traditional Chinese culture through mythology-inspired classical dances, ethnic folk dances, opera-style songs, and Western and Eastern music, ended its run of four shows at the Royal Festival Hall in London on the evening of February 24th amidst thunderous and prolonged applause. -
Traditional Culture, Falun Gong, and the Divine Performing Arts
2008-02-29In true traditional Chinese culture, two things are emphasised: the belief in the divine and the contest between good and evil. These two things are also closely related. The ability to discern good and evil comes from the heavens, and that is the basis for morality. Even though sometimes the side of good appears to be weaker than the side of evil, those with a strong sense of morality can determine which is which. -
The Epoch Times: One Member of Parliament's Crusade to Quell a Gruesome Trade
2008-02-28The 2007 report detailed an array of evidence that strongly suggests the Chinese communist regime is killing thousands of Falun Gong practitioners held in detention and selling their organs in lucrative transplant deals. The report found that Canadians are among the developed world "customers" who travel to China for transplants. -
TV Talk Show in Netherlands: "Don't go to China"
2008-02-27Guests invited to take part in the talk show included the most famous comedian in the Netherlands, Erik van Muiswinkel. Van Muiswinkel promoted a "Don't go to China" song in the Netherlands together with lyric writer Jeroen van Meermijk. The name of the song is "China Song," and is sung by a famous four-person group. -
Final Divine Performing Arts Performance in the Hague Closes to Standing Ovation
2008-02-26On February 20th, 2008, the audience gave a resounding to goodbyes from the hosts of the Divine Performing Arts final performance at the World Forum Theatre in the Hague. "See you next year," they exclaimed. Thunderous applause demanded a second curtain call, greeted by a standing ovation. -
A Student in Xi'an City, China: "The Truth about the Persecution of Falun Gong Has Shocked Me"
2008-02-25Comparing this information with the Chinese Communist Party's denouncements against Falun Gong, I became convinced that my original conviction was correct. The CCP's persecution of Falun Gong is ruthless! When I deeply understood the truth about how Falun Gong was persecuted, I was profoundly shocked and stayed in shock for many days. I realised how indifferent I and the people surrounding me are." -
"When the Chinese Communist Party Collapses, People Will Understand the Significance of Today's Spectacular Even More"
2008-02-21"One thing I feel deeply tonight is that the traditional Chinese culture depicted in the Spectacular by Divine Performing Arts has become even purer. The moral ethics and principles, cultivation and atmosphere in the Chinese tradition are all well-blended in the performances..."