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62-Year-Old Jiangxi Woman Sentenced Ten Years for Her Faith

China News, World NewsFebruary 28, 20160Comments

Ms. Gong Yuxiu was sentenced to prison again after ten years on the run to avoid serving a 2005 sentence for refusing to renounce her faith in Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by the Chinese communist regime. The 62-year-old from Taihe County, Jiangxi Province was first arrested in late 2004. Six months later, the…

20,000 Toronto Residents Support Falun Gong’s Lawsuits against Jiang Zemin

World NewsFebruary 28, 20160Comments

A petition signed by 20,000 Toronto residents was sent to the Chinese Supreme Procuratorate on February 22, calling for an investigation into the crimes committed by former head of the Chinese Communist Party Jiang Zemin in the persecution of Falun Gong. That same day, local Falun Gong practitioners held a demonstration at the intersection of St.…

I Finally Got to Wear My Dress

InsightsFebruary 28, 20160Comments

I have a beautiful dress that I was dying to wear, but for nine years I couldn't. But because of Falun Dafa, I can now finally show it off. Here is my story. I had a weak left knee from the time I was in middle school. It worsened over time and became a chronic condition…

Manchester City Councillor Joins Falun Gong Protest During Xi Jinping’s Visit

World NewsFebruary 24, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners held a peaceful protest outside Manchester Town Hall while China's President Xi Jinping had lunch inside. Manchester Councillor Kevin Peel joined the Falun Gong protest to express his support. The date was October 23, the final day of Xi's visit to England. Falun Gong practitioners held large banners reading “Bring Jiang Zemin to…

Shaanxi Woman Dies after Five Months in Coma

China NewsFebruary 24, 20160Comments

A 76-year-old woman from Liquan County, Shaanxi Province recently passed away after being in a coma for five months. Ms. Chen Shuxian was illegally arrested on April 24, 2011 for refusing to give up her faith in Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by the Chinese Communist regime. She suffered a fractured spine as a result…