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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.' -
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' -
A Meeting with a Swedish Foreign Ministry Official: Fresh Flowers, Truth and Information about the Global Lawsuit against Jiang
2003-06-17On June 13th 2003, accompanied by three fellow practitioners, Pirjo Svensson went to the Swedish Foreign Ministry to meet with the head of the Department of Asian Affairs. The head of the Department happily accepted a bouquet of flowers from the practitioners and enquired about the unfair treatment that Pirjo encountered in Thailand. -
UK: Zheng Xujun Is Suffering Persecution after His Return to China
2003-06-17Since the Jiang regime began to viciously persecute Falun Gong in July 1999, many overseas Chinese practitioners have suffered because of their belief after returning to China. According to reliable information, Mr. Zheng Xujun, a visiting scholar at Liverpool University, was arrested in September 2001 and is now imprisoned at the Tuanhe Labour Camp in Beijing. Recently, Zhengs friends were interviewed about his current situation. -
Hungary: Telling People the Truth about Falun Dafa at a Sports Festival
2003-06-17Towards the end of the festival, Falun Dafa practitioners met with the Hungarian manager of the Shaolin Monks. Practitioners presented materials in Chinese to the monks, revealing the truth about Jiangs crimes and the persecution of Falun Gong. The manager was very moved and thanked us from the bottom of his heart. -
Russia: Radio St. Petersburg Broadcasts Positive Coverage of Falun Gong
2003-06-17The practitioners introduced the reasons behind this illegal persecution, the current situation in China, and the condemnation of Jaings crimes from the international community. They also told the audience that Jiang Zemin, who is directly responsible for the cruel persecution, is the subject of a lawsuit in North America and Europe for his genocide. The trial that is awaiting him will expose his crimes against humanity and allow justice to be done. -
Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs We will Urge China to Respect the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2003-06-16We have received your letter of support concerning Falun Gong, and have learned that there are more than one hundred million people practising Falun Gong around the world...." -
UK: Dafa Practitioners Petition in front of the Chinese Embassy to Support the Global Lawsuit Against Jiang
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Radio France Internationale (RFI): US Congress Urges Courts To Proceed With Lawsuit Against Jiang
2003-06-16According to news from the Central News Agency, 38 members of the US Congress signed a brief, submitted to courts in Illinois, requesting them to continue with the lawsuit by Falun Gong practitioners against Jiang Zemin and the 610 office, which was set up solely for the persecution of Falun Gong. -
Without High Mountains One Cannot Experience the Lowness of Valleys -- Why Jiang Wanted to Persecute Falun Gong
2003-06-16Jiang's actions can only be explained by looking at the difference between Falun Gong's principles and Jiang's character. There is as an old saying in China: "Without high mountains one cannot experience the lowness of valleys." Falun Gong teaches people to follow the universal principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, so the practitioners experience deep spiritual awareness and maintain high moral standards. By comparison, the deceitfulness, wickedness, and cruelty of Jiang's character are exposed. Therefore, he could not allow Falun Gong to exist. -
Spain: Many People Enjoyed the Nine Day Falun Dafa Video Lecture held in Barcelona
2003-06-15Immediately after coming in, I felt a very strong energy field. I have been to many countries and learned many forms of Qi-gong and cultivation practices, but I have never felt such a strong feeling. At that time, I realised that this practice was unusual! I asked a gentleman who was distributing leaflets what the practice was about? When he told me that it was Falun Gong, I felt warm all over my whole body and heart, like it was something very pure. I said to myself at that moment: This is something I have been looking for. -
Ireland: Telling the Facts of the Persecution to Journalists Attending the 56th World Newspaper Congress
2003-06-15When the media and VIPs, including the Prime Minister of Ireland and human rights activist Bono from the band U2, arrived to make speeches we realised that this was an unmissable golden opportunity to let people learn more about the persecution of Falun Gong in China. It was an exceptionally important occasion. We met mid-week and decided to focus on clarifying the truth to people there. At this point, only one day was left until the end of the Congress... -
Germany: Practitioners Support the Global Lawsuit Against Jiang and the Efforts to Rescue their Imprisoned Relatives and Friends in China (Part II)
2003-06-15Two German cyclists also stopped to investigate the activities. One of them said, I support your actions. Such a person (Jiang) should be taken to trial. He signed his name immediately. In an emotional tone, the other one said, Your suffering is our suffering. I support your activity for justice. I would like to give my signature, too. -
Pirjo Svensson Writes to the U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Appealing for Charles Li
2003-06-15"Dr. Charles Li was imprisoned in China after being ushered through a "show trial" in April. His refusal to co-operate with his persecutors exemplifies the spirit of freedom that Americans are known to have cherished and defended for hundreds of years...The circumstances surrounding Dr. Lis arrest and subsequent ill-treatment are further proof of the atrocities of this persecution. I beg you to look into the case of Dr. Li immediately. His life is in danger." -
Swedish MP Questions the Foreign Minister about Falun Gong
2003-06-14"Pirjos case is only one of the many similar incidences of the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. Last year when Jiang visited Iceland, more than 100 Falun Gong practitioners were prohibited from entering the country because they were placed on a blacklist. In Denmark, permission for Falun Gong practitioners to attend a Cultural Festival on September 21 2002 was cancelled due to pressure from the Chinese authorities."