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A Peaceful Appeal 20 Years Ago and Efforts to Oppose the Persecution

World NewsMay 26, 20190Comments

April 25, 1999, was a special day in modern Chinese history. About 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners gathered in Beijing to peacefully appeal for the right to practice Falun Gong. There were no conflicts, banners, slogans, or yelling. Police officers were at ease, and the traffic continued as usual. After then-premier Zhu Rongji met practitioner representatives…

Martial Arts Champion Tortured in Prison for 13 Years, Dies Five Years Later (Graphic Photos)

China News, World NewsMay 26, 20190Comments

By the time Mr. Zhang Hongwei was released from a 13-year prison term in 2014 for not renouncing his faith in Falun Gong, the once-energetic martial arts champion had completely lost his physical strength. He was emaciated and weak. His was almost blind, and he couldn't see things beyond one foot…

The Divine Knows Our Every Thought

InsightsMay 26, 20190Comments

Chinese traditional culture emphasises kindness, even in people's thoughts. A Chinese idiom says, “A whisper in the human world is as loud as a thunderclap in the heavens.” This implies that the divine knows our every thought. And a thought – whether kind or unkind – brings about consequences. Luo Yin (c. 833…

Elected Officials Send Congratulatory Letters to Mark World Falun Dafa Day

Australia NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, was made public first in Changchun, Jilin Province, China on May 13, 1992, by its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi. Since then, the practice has spread to over 100 countries. May 13 was declared “World Falun Dafa Day” in 2000. On the occasion of the 20th Falun Dafa…

Practitioners in South Australia Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

Australia NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Adelaide, South Australia, celebrated the upcoming World Falun Dafa Day at the Fullarton Community Centre on May 4, 2019. Veteran and new practitioners alike described the benefits they experienced through practicing Falun Dafa and wished Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, a happy birthday.…

Election candidates unanimously oppose Chinese influence against Falun Dafa activities in Queensland

Australia NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

On May 6, 2019 Falun Dafa practitioners invited Queensland candidates running for public office in Australia’s general election to an evening forum at Southport Community Centre on the Gold Coast. A wide range of candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives …

World Falun Dafa Day Celebration Held in Melbourne’s Largest Chinese Community

Australia NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners from Melbourne gathered at Box Hill, Melbourne's largest Chinese community, on May 4. They celebrated World Falun Dafa Day and the birthday of it's founder, Master Li Hongzhi, with colorful performances. The practitioners expressed their deep gratitude to Master Li and showcased the beauty of Falun Dafa as a…

Introducing Falun Gong at a Multicultural Festival in Springfield

Australia NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

Falun Gong practitioners were invited to participate in a multicultural festival hosted by the Pakistani community in Springfield, Queensland, on April 27, 2019. Many people were attracted to this lively celebration with its dance, music, and colorful ethnic attire. Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises, distributed brochures, and talked to many people about Falun Gong.…

Germany: Forced Organ Harvesting in China Highlighted in Parliament Hearing

World NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

On May 8, 2019, the German Bundestag’s Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid held a public hearing on the persecution of religious minorities in China. More than 20 Members of the Bundestag (MdB) attended the hearing, which included experts from NGOs, representatives of minority groups, and scholars. David Li, a…

India: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day 2019 in Different Cities

World NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

May 13 is recognised around the world as World Falun Dafa Day. First celebrated in 2000, 2019 year marks the 20th anniversary of this joyous holiday. Falun Dafa practitioners in India organised exercise demonstrations, study sessions, and seminars in different cities to commemorate this special day. Practitioners also used this…

New York: Crowds Enjoy Grand Parade of Falun Gong Practitioners

World NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

Nearly 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners from across the world held a grand parade in Manhattan, New York on May 16, 2019 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. The parade departed from 2nd Avenue on the east end of Manhattan Island, and passed by many New York landmarks, including Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park,…

Minghui Report: 245 Falun Gong Practitioners Arrested in March 2019

China News, World NewsMay 19, 20190Comments

According to information collected by Minghui.org, the month of March 2019 recorded 245 cases of Falun Gong practitioners arrested and another 162 harassed in China for refusing to renounce their faith. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a mind-body practice based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance that has been persecuted by…