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A letter from a French MP to the Foreign Minister, asking how Severe Human Rights Abuses in China can be Stopped
2003-10-29Since 1999, the Chinese government has begun a systematic suppression of Falun Gong believers. Nearly 71 million people are under persecution (subject to arrest, detention, torture, re-education through labour, forced into psychiatric clinics and death). As a consequence of this, Eric Dlard demands to know from the Minister, what diplomatic policy our government will adopt to end this severe human rights abuse. -
A Letter from the Vice-President of the French National Assembly to the Foreign Minister: The French Government must Respond Strongly
2003-10-28Facing this regrettable situation, we, in France, need to act vigorously to urge the Chinese government to change its attitude toward Falun Gong practitioners. I demand the Minister to inform the Chinese government of our position on this matter. -
Letter from a French MP to a Practitioner expresses Concern over the Persecution of Falun Gong
2003-10-27"Since 1999, the Chinese government has started a systematic persecution of the (Falun Gong) followers...Therefore, I thought it was necessary to write a written question to our Ministry of Foreign Affairs so as to understand how we can change Chinese leaders attitude. I will definitely immediately forward the reply from Mr. Dominique de Villepin (French Foreign Minister) to you." -
A letter from a French MP to a Dafa practitioner concerning Human Rights Violations in China
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Speech by a Bulgarian MP: "“Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance”...will remain in our hearts."
2003-10-16"Tolerance, understanding, responsibility and respect for human rights, respect for freedoms of belief, expression, and choice; these are part of the objective of the Alliance for Women’s Freedom. The Alliance for Women’s Freedom is truly honoured to invite everyone to attend this art exhibition. Mrs. Zhang once said, “Chinese painting is like light music and enables people to experience vigour and vitality.”" -
Belgium: Renowned Lawyer Georges-Henri Beauthier talks about the Progress of the Lawsuit against Jiang
2003-10-14The law requires the federal prosecutor to make a decision regarding four set stipulations. He did not mention that China violates international human rights conventions, nor did he mention that China does not sentence criminals fairly. Both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have pointed out that these illegal acts exist in China. -
Germany: Photo Report - Global Coalition to Bring Jiang to Justice Holds a Rally in Munich
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Sweden: More People stand up to Defend the Human Rights of Falun Gong Practitioners
2003-10-08Since practitioners exposed the Gothenburgs Chinese consulates attempts to stop a local radio station from broadcasting Falun Gong Time by using Sino-Swedish relations as a threat, people from various parts of Sweden have expressed great concern about the issue. Various media organisations continued to report on the news for days. Parliamentary members, professors of law and human rights organisations have commented on the issue one after another by condemning this act by the Chinese consulate that disregarded Swedish law and violated a democratic countrys freedom of speech. -
French Chief of General Affairs of the National Assembly is concerned about the Persecution of Falun Gong
2003-10-06"I have carefully read your letter about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. I am sincerely grateful to you [for contacting me]. I have directly contacted the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dominique De Villepin, and stressed in particular the reason for your concern, which is the scale of this persecution." -
Message from a Swedish Member of Amnesty International: You have done very well. I wish you success!
2003-10-05In China, "people are being killed because they appeal to the government and because they are part of a peaceful group. In the distant land of Sweden, the Chinese Consul is using the ship from Guangzhou that is sailing to Gothenburg as an excuse to not let us speak and is also telling the local radio station to follow in the footsteps of the Chinese consulate and change what they broadcast. This was a threat and the consulate should be punished." -
French MP Jean Tiberi: "The Suppression Is Totally Abject"
2003-10-04"Your letter of the 23rd of July last drew my attention to Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese qigong freely practised by 100 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, it is not the same story in China. The practitioners of this particular practice are tortured and killed, total abject suppression as you fairly stated in your letter." -
A Letter from a French MP to Dafa Practitioners
2003-10-02"This persecution, launched by the Chinese Government under Jiangs control, is a clear violation of basic human rights. No excuse can justify the persecution. Please set your mind at ease. Your demonstrations have my complete support." -
UK MP raises a Question about the Misuse of Article 23 against Falun Gong in Hong Kong
2003-10-02On the 1st of September, 2003, UK MP Mr. Gregory Barker raised a question in the House of Commons to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps have been made to assess the Chinese Government's use of Article 23 against the practise of Falun Gong in Hong Kong. -
A Letter from the President of the France-China Friendship Association to Falun Dafa Practitioners
2003-10-02"At present, the French and European communities have periodically questioned China and have had to force China to admit human rights violations. With continuous dialogue, carried on by different politicians, we are gradually changing the human rights situations in China. Please trust me that I will raise this issue and will attach importance to the situation as you reported it." -
Swedish MP asked the Foreign Minister what Measures he will Take to Ensure that the Chinese Consulate respects Swedens Basic Laws
2003-10-01"Falun Gong practitioners broadcast a programme at a local radio station weekly, but Chinese consulate staff contacted the Chief of the radio station and the Vice-Chairperson of the Physical Education and the Association of Management Departments, attempting to stop the programme from being broadcast and to discontinue financial support for local radio stations...What measures would the Minister be prepared to take in order to ensure that the Chinese consulate respects our basic laws, which guarantees freedom of speech?"