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Bremen: Call For the Rescue of Persecuted Family and Friends
2002-12-21We call for action from governmental organisations, media, human rights organisations and all good people to help safeguard the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance and to help bring an end to this unprecedented disaster...Most importantly, we call for the release of all Falun Gong practitioners who are illegally detained. -
European Parliament Resolution on Hong Kong
2002-12-21 -
EFIC: Let's Defend Hong Kong's Freedoms and Create Genuine Peace and Harmony
2002-12-21 -
UK: More MPs Raise Concern about Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong
2002-12-21Oona King MP wrote on 19 November: "I agree with the [UK] Government in opposing the Chinese suppression of religions and practices such as Falun Gong." -
Ireland: Letter to Two Irish Newspapers about Article 23
2002-12-21'The guise of secession and subversion, combined with increased police power, would turn Hong Kong into a police state. Not only this, but questions would arise over the safety of the media, business and other sectors of society.' -
Germany: Appeal on Xiong Weis Birthday
2002-12-21On December 8, Falun Gong practitioners once again went to the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. They called for the release of Xiong Wei, who was arrested in Beijing last January when she was distributing materials about the truth of persecution of Falun Gong. -
Germany: Calling for Release of Xiong Wei on International Human Rights Day
2002-12-21When talking about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, the president of the International Human Rights Association condemned the Chinese government as a dictatorship without morals, and the persecution as a vicious circle of violence. -
Reporters Without Borders: European Union asked to oppose "dangerous" national security law
2002-12-21'Reporters Without Borders expressed great concern today about the future of press freedom in Hong Kong and called on the European Union (EU) to take a stand against a proposed national security law.' -
AFP: Hong Kong Must Release Security Law Details As Soon As Possible: US Says
2002-12-21'Many Hong Kong residents have expressed concern that the proposed new laws could curtail freedoms in the territory. Human rights and press groups have also condemned the bill.' -
MEPs Adopt Resolution Expressing Concern Over Article 23
2002-12-20MEPs expressed concern over the Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong by adopting a resolution emphasising that the future development of relations with China hinges on respect for the full autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedom of the Hong Kong citizens. -
Belgium: Photo Report - Sending Forth Righteous Thoughts in front of Chinese Embassy
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More MEPs, including a Vice-chairman of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee, express concern over Article 23 legislation
2002-12-20"This is a very important issue and one that I have been following closely...If this particular change [toward more draconian laws] does occur as a result of pressure from the Chinese Government, I will make representation to the British Government. Certain moves have already been made regarding this subject." -
Letter from Swedish Practitioner to Hong Kong's Leader
2002-12-20'The proposed law, Article 23, will make Hong Kong citizens lose their civil liberties and human rights. Politicians from democratic countries, media organisations and human rights groups all over the world all have the same view.' -
Letter to the Hong Kong Government from a Member of the Nordic Falun Dafa Association
2002-12-20'Be aware that what you choose will have a big impact in many people's lives, as well as your own lives. Be also sure that you will have support from all over the world if you stand up for human rights and freedom in Hong Kong.' -
Former leader of the Conservative Party Writes Letter to Practitioner Regarding Article 23
2002-12-20"I was interested to read your comments about Hong Kong and the introduction of Article 23 and sympathise with your concerns. I appreciate your letting me know and I will follow further developments carefully."