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South China Morning Post (Hong Kong): IT experts voice fears over Article 23
2002-11-24Information technology professionals have voiced fears that the government's proposal to introduce an anti-subversion law would inhibit the free flow of data in the cyber world. "The Article 23 legislation will have a direct impact on Hong Kong's status as Asia's information and telecommunications hub," said Democrat Sin Chung-kai. -
Ukraine: A Warm Autumn in Yalta
2002-11-23After introducing the principle of Dafa and the exercises, one older gentleman said, "After listening to what you said, I know this is what I want." -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (Part 12) - Austrian Beaten in China
2002-11-23Mr. Hamrle refused to go with them, and the three men then forced him to go by beating and kicking him outside the police station. He was also handcuffed. Mr. Hamrle recalled that he is still not able to feel with four fingers of [his] left hand now, three months later. -
AP: Falun Gong HK Follower Goes On Trial For Sending VCDs
2002-11-23The trial lasted about 90 minutes..."They've already decided he's guilty," said Kan Hung-cheung, a Hong Kong-based spokesman for Falun Gong. -
AFP: Media Groups Warn Hong Kong Anti-Subversion Law Would Muzzle Free Speech
2002-11-23The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) on Wednesday commented that the proposed Article 23 "would have a chilling effect on all individuals, groups and enterprises engaged in the business of information exchange." -
AP: HK Man Arrested On Falun Gong Charges Faces China Trial Friday
2002-11-22"They've already decided he's guilty. They're deferring to the wishes of senior Chinese leaders" -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (Part 11) - Denmark residents' family harrassed
2002-11-22After the birth of his daughter in Denmark, Mr. Zhu applied, on her behalf, for a Chinese passport and citizenship. The Chinese embassy staff however has been using various excuses to delay, or prevent his daughter from obtaining Chinese citizenship. They have also declined to give Mr. Zhu a reason for the delay. To date, his daughter is stateless. -
Radio Free Asia Interviews French Falun Gong practitioners
2002-11-22After more than three years suppression, the French government and the general public have become more aware that Falun Gong is for people to cultivate their minds towards compassion. They have also rendered more and more support to Falun Gong, after they realise the cruelty of Chinas persecution." -
BBC Monitoring: Falun Gong voices fears on Hong Kong anti-subversion laws
2002-11-22He was concerned that the passing of an anti-subversion laws would allow the SAR government to use national security as an excuse to get rid of the Falun Gong and other groups that aren't to their liking. -
BBC Monitoring: Hong Kong Falun Gong member due in Chinese court 22 November
2002-11-22Sophie Xiao [a Hong Kong Falun Gong practitioner], told Betsy-May Veloo that a lawyer has said the trial is expected to last a day and could end in a five-year prison sentence. -
Please help to rescue my friend, Mr Zhiwun Wang
2002-11-21With these few sincere words I wish to convey a message that Mr Zhiwun Wang should not be punished for being a good man. -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (Part 10) - German Citizens Harrassed
2002-11-21While testing his computer system after a hacking attack, Mr Gottschalg discovered that his telephone was tapped and was being listened to. The local telephone provider has verified that strange noises, which can be heard, are not supposed to be there. To double check, fake information was sent to a friend and this test confirmed that the phone was tapped. -
"Heartfelt Appeal for my Friend Liu Feng" by a Swedish Lady
2002-11-20I hope that Liu Feng and other practitioners in China can be freed from this dreadful persecution that has inflicted unimaginable sufferings on them. -
Reuters: Britain urges Hong Kong to protect rights and freedom
2002-11-20"Britain has urged the government of Hong Kong to protect basic rights and freedoms as the former British colony prepares to pass an anti-subversion law demanded by the Chinese government...The British Consulate-General said in a statement any legislation that undermined the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms would be "seriously damaging" to the territory, which Britain handed back to China in 1997." -
EFIC: Swedish Businesswoman Denied Entry into Hong Kong
2002-11-20She was previously denied entry into Hong Kong in June 2001 when Jiang Zemin visited the territory. This time she was denied entry again for no reason other than because she is a Falun Gong practitioner and is therefore blacklisted from the country.