Publications, Press Releases
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U.S. White House: Press Statement Regarding Hong Kong's Article 23
2003-06-27
'The United States has concerns that Article 23 legislation, as currently drafted, could harm local freedoms and autonomy over time. Especially worrisome are provisions mandating the proscription of certain kinds of popular organizations and the absence of a "public interest" defense to protect freedom of expression and the press. The United States urges Hong Kong's Legislative Council to adopt amendments to correct these shortcomings.' -
FDI: Local Pro-Communist Associations Hosting Chinese UN Ambassador Assault Falun Gong in New York City
2003-06-26“I was surrounded by men who started punching me in my face and abdomen,” says New York resident Mr. Jun Li. Mr. Li bears a swollen black eye and abrasions on his torso and arms. “One man was screaming, ‘I’m going to beat you to death,’” Mr. Li recalls. -
AFP: Amnesty International and US urge Hong Kong to drop anti-subversion law
2003-06-26"There is still a window of opportunity for the Hong Kong government to pull back from the brink of this potential human rights disaster and to listen to the hundreds of voices raised in opposition to the serious problems raised by the proposed legislation," [Amnesty] said in a statement. -
EFGIC: High-Level Chinese Officials Found Guilty of Crimes against Humanity
2003-06-25
In the last 18 months, three high-level Chinese officials have been found guilty of crimes against humanity in U.S. District Courts for their roles in the persecution of Falun Gong. A fourth lawsuit against former Chinese Communist leader, Jiang Zemin, is being reviewed by a U.S. District Court judge in Chicago. -
Dagblad (Dutch newspaper): Meditating in Stadswandelpark
2003-06-25'The sweet sounds from the portable cd-player are only just audible above the loud singing of the birds. Slow and inconspicuous, but intensely concentrated, a dozen people practice meditation exercises. These are the Eindhoven practitioners of the Chinese forbidden spiritual movement, Falun Gong. Tomorrow morning this mixed bunch of people will, like every other Sunday, do their exercises in Stadswandelpark.' -
AFP: Beijingers say SARS impact not over even after WHO declares it safe
2003-06-25'BEIJING, June 24 (AFP) - Beijing residents said the World Health Organization's decision Tuesday to declare the city SARS-safe and lift its travel advisory does not mean a complete return to normalcy, as the disease has put a permanent dent in the lives of many.' -
Time Magazine: Hostages Of The State - A Murder That Shocked The Nation Exposes The Brutality Of China's System Of Extrajudicial Detentions
2003-06-25'On his way to an Internet café, he was stopped by police and asked for his ID. When Sun said he had left it at home, the police took him to a nearby station. By the next day when his boss and friends showed up with the necessary papers, Sun had been transferred to a detention center for vagrants. Two days later, on March 20, he was dead, the victim of a brutal beating in the center's infirmary.' -
Nouvelles des Trois Chênes (Swiss Media): Things Chinese
2003-06-23'You may not know that this combination of physical exercise and meditation originated in China; its aim is to rejuvenate the body and soul that has been mistreated by modern lifestyles. The session consists of five slow exercises, which allow you to become filled with the spiraling energy of the Universe. By concentrating on yourself for more than an hour, you endeavour to escape from the worries of a stressful existence...' -
Report from Finnish Newspaper Turkulainen: “From Hurrying to Patience”
2003-06-18'Falun Gong is a Chinese practice, which reminded me of Tai Chi. Practitioners of Falun Gong are guided in their practice by the principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren - Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance. The practice was founded by Chinese citizen Master Li Hongzhi.' -
Bayerwald-Echo (Germany newspaper): Falun Gong demonstrate against torture
2003-06-18
'CHAM – Last Saturday, a group of Falun Gong practitioners came to Market Place at the centre of Cham to raise awareness of the persecution [of Falun Gong]...In China, approximately 700 people have been tortured to death with thousands haven been thrown into jail. -
SCMP: Sars cover-up emboldens mainland journalists to seek out the truth
2003-06-18'In Guangdong, where the virus originated, initial reports that leaked out in December about a "mystery virus" were quickly stifled by a zealous propaganda machine...At the same time, authorities have cracked down on unofficial sources of information, making more than 100 arrests' -
Iceland Review: Shame on the Icelandic Government
2003-06-14'A state-run organisation responsible for monitoring human rights has issued a statement calling on the Icelandic government to publicly apologise and pay damages to Falun Gong practitioners who were mistreated last June in connection with the visit of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin to Iceland.' -
Germany Newspaper Kronach Reports on Falun Gong’s Appeal to the Bavarian Governor
2003-06-14'“We wanted to tell people that millions Falun Gong practitioners are being persecuted in China.” They also mentioned that Bavaria’s twinned province, Shandong Province, is where the most Falun Gong practitioners have been persecuted to death. The Bavarian State should speak out and do something about this disgraceful situation.' -
FDI: Reports From China Confirm Another Ten Deaths From Police Atrocities In Persecution of Falun Gong
2003-06-14' Zemin’s regime’s persecution of Falun Gong has claimed the lives of ten more Falun Dafa practitioners. Throughout this persecution, which has now spanned nearly four years, Jiang Zemin has spared no effort in devoting China’s resources to abuse and violate both human rights and freedom of belief. The number of officially verified deaths has now passed 700.' -
EFGIC: Reports Confirm Five More Falun Gong Deaths in China
2003-06-12'Five more innocent Falun Gong practitioners have been confirmed to have died as a result of the ongoing persecution in China. The confirmed death toll currently stands at 720, though the strict media blockade in China has undoubtedly prevented more cases from being exposed.'
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