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Swiss Woman Says Cultivation Is ‘Priceless’

InsightsMarch 31, 20160Comments

Simone Schelgel has always treated “being a good person” as a life goal since a young age. “Being honest and righteous is the way to be respected in Western society,” she said. “It includes being honest to others and to oneself. I do my best to set a good example. I read books about traditional…

Head of Guangdong Medical School Indicted, Suspected of Involvement in Illicit Organ Trade

China NewsMarch 31, 20160Comments

Jiang Wenfu, former head of Guangdong Medical school was removed from office in January 2016 for alleged “serious violations of discipline”. According to Chinese state-run media, an investigation into his activities was initiated in February. Falun Gong practitioners revealed that Jiang Wenfu has closely followed the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) policy of persecuting them. Two medical…

Over 6,000 People from a Small Chinese City Sign in Support of the Lawsuits Filed Against Jiang Zemin

China NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

Since last December, 6820 people from Ruanjiang City, a relatively small city of only 740,000 in Hunan Province, China, have signed a petition to support the lawsuits that are being filed by Falun Gong practitioners against former Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin. In 1999, Jiang Zemin, as head of the Chinese Communist Party, overrode other Politburo standing…

Belgium: Shen Yun Brings Hope and Joy to Full House in Bruges

World NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

Shen Yun performed in Bruges, Belgium on March 22-23, 2016, shortly after the devastating terrorist attacks in Brussels. Despite the distressed and sorrowful atmosphere, a full-house audience still attended the performance and left feeling uplifted and protected. Curtain call at Concertgebouw in Bruges, Belgium on March 22 Fashion Chain CEO: “It Was As If Taken by the…

Documentary on Chinese Organ Trade Shocks Melbourne Audience

Australia NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

“I cannot find words to express how shocked I am,” said Maxine, a local Melbourne resident, after watching the documentary Hard to Believe, on the state-sanctioned organ harvesting in China. She added, “I never heard about the persecution of Falun Gong before. I am outraged. How can those doctors harvest organs from living people?” The one-hour…

Taiwan: Shen Yun Welcomed by 101 Elected Officials

World NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

Shen Yun Performing Arts began the 2016 Asia Tour on March 17 in Taipei, Taiwan. This year, Shen Yun will perform 34 shows in seven cities of Taiwan. Prior to the performances, the company received welcome statements from 101 Taiwanese elected officials. Shen Yun's opening performance at the National Taiwan University of Arts in New Taipei…

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Marks Up Resolution Condemning Organ Harvesting in China

World NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

The United States House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) marked up H.Res. 343 on March 16. The resolution calls on the Chinese government to cease the practice of state-sanctioned organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners, and to cooperate with investigations into these crimes. Currently, the resolution has 166 bipartisan cosponsors. At the hearing on Wednesday, Congressman Chris…

Ten Women Who Practice Falun Dafa Face Illegal Trial in Nanjing

China NewsMarch 27, 20160Comments

Ten female Falun Gong practitioners in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, are facing illegal trials in March. Xie Lihua, Tang Jingmei, Pan Youqin, Pan Qingning were arrested in March, 2015, and Ji Jianxia, Zhang Chaomei, Pan Hanyu, Xiong Guizhen, Yue Jinlan, and Wang Huilan were arrested in August, 2015. Those who were arrested in March 2015 had trials in…

The Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren International Exhibition Held in New York State Capitol Building

World NewsMarch 20, 20160Comments

The U.S. East Falun Dafa Association held the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren International Exhibition in the New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York, on March 14 and 15, 2016 (Monday and Tuesday). The exhibition included 20 paintings which manifested the grace of Falun Dafa, and the uncompromising courage of Falun Dafa practitioners in…

Shen Yun’s 2016 Oceania Tour Concludes in Sydney, Australia

Australia News, World NewsMarch 20, 20160Comments

After the curtain call at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on March 13, 2016, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its nine-city, 39-show tour through Australia and New Zealand. Shen Yun began its Oceania tour on January 30 in Perth, Australia. The classical Chinese dance and music company has brought beautiful visual experiences and inspiring traditions to full-house…

1,705 Falun Gong Practitioners from Jiamusi, Heilongjiang Province File Criminal Complaints against Former Chinese Dictator Since May 2015

China News, World NewsMarch 20, 20160Comments

A total of 1,705 Falun Gong practitioners from Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province have filed criminal complaints against Jiang Zemin between May 2015 and February 2016, according to reports compiled by the Minghui website. The practitioners charge the former Chinese dictator with initiating the brutal suppression of Falun Gong, and hold him responsible for the tremendous suffering…

Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Parade – “I Admire Those Who Follow Their Principles”

World NewsMarch 20, 20160Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners once again joined the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13, 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. The practitioners' Divine Land Marching Band and waist drum team took part in the community celebration, along with a float with practitioners demonstrating the Falun Dafa exercises. The Divine Land Marching Band at the St. Patrick's Day…