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370 Citizens Petition for Release of Man Detained for His Faith

China NewsJune 5, 20160Comments

June 01, 2016 | A total of 370 residents in Chengjiang Town of Meizhou City signed a petition letter calling for the release of a fellow citizen detained for his faith. Mr. Zhu was arrested last December after filing a criminal complaint against former Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin. He accused Jiang of launching the persecution of…

Hebei Province: 1,685 Incidents of Citizens Targeted for Practicing Falun Gong in 2015

China News, World NewsMay 29, 20160Comments

May 28, 2016 | At least 1,685 incidents of harassment, arrests, and detention targeting Falun Gong practitioners for their spiritual belief occurred in Hebei Province in 2015. Types of Persecution The 1,685 incidents involve 901 cases of harassment, 462 arrests with same-day release, and another 322 arrests with longer periods of detention. The police often harassed the…

From Ridicule to Respect: A Change in Chinese Tourists in Paris, France

China News, World NewsMay 29, 20160Comments

May 25, 2016 | Ms. Jun sets up posters near the Eiffel Tower every day to raise awareness of the persecution of Falun Gong [also known as Falun Dafa] by the communist regime in China. She comes across many tourists from China each day. Many of them, after talking to her, understand what the persecution is about…

Imprisoned 13 Years for Her Belief, Liaoning Woman Sues Former Chinese Leader

China NewsMay 29, 20160Comments

May 25, 2016 | “I suffered 13 years of unjust imprisonment for my belief. Thirteen years is not a short time—I was 29 when it started and am now a gray-haired, middle-aged woman. My daughter, who was three at the time, spent 13 of her 16 years of life without mum by her side." “I had…

Information about World Falun Dafa Day and Lawsuits Against Jiang Zemin Appear in Public Places in China

China NewsMay 29, 20160Comments

May 23, 2016 | In the run-up to this year's World Falun Dafa Day celebrations, Dafa practitioners in China have been posting information in public places about the 17th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and updates about the lawsuits against Jiang Zemin, the former Chinese dictator who ordered the persecution of Falun Gong in 1999. Posters…

158 Newly Reported Cases of Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced for Their Faith

China News, World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 22, 2016 | According to data compiled by Minghui.org, 158 more Falun Gong practitioners in China are now confirmed to have been sentenced to prison between November 2015 and April 2016. These citizens were imprisoned for refusing to renounce their belief as demanded by the communist authorities, and for talking to the public about the Chinese…

Ms. Cui Yanqiu Suffers Mental Disorder Due to Toxic Drug Injections

China NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 22, 2016 | The Langfang City 610 Office recently sent a message via the Chinese social media platform WeChat, making the accusation that Falun Gong was the cause of a former Falun Gong practitioner suffering a mental disorder. The reported message is still circulating in Langfang City. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the facts and…

12 Arrested in One Day for Their Faith

China NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 21, 2016 | Twelve locals from Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province were arrested on May 8, 2016 for refusing to renounce Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by the Chinese communist regime. Around 6 a.m., Ms. Tan Fengyun was arrested, and her computer, printer and Falun Gong books were taken away. Three hours later, Mr. Wang Xinrong…

[Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day] Shenyang Practitioners Participating in Asian Sports Festival in 1998

China News, World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 21, 2016 | Whenever I recall how we Falun Gong practitioners participated in the opening ceremonies of the Asian Sports Festival in 1998, I realize what a miracle it was. Our invitation to participate arrived only five days before the event took place. Under such a tight schedule, we made uniforms, trained a parade team, and…

Ms. Weng Ping in Serious Condition in Detention Center; Her Family Urges Immediate Treatment

China NewsMay 19, 20160Comments

May 17, 2016 | Falun Gong practitioner Ms. Weng Ping was illegally arrested and has been detained in the Changning Detention Centre for 11 months. Her trial is scheduled for the near future. She is in serious condition, and her family is urging the detention centre to release her so that she can get timely treatment. On…

Minghui Human Rights Report: Falun Gong Practitioners Systematically Murdered in China for Their Organs

China News, World NewsMay 19, 20160Comments

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Minghui Human Rights Report: Nearly 20,000 Incidents of Citizens Targeted in 2015 for Their Faith in Falun Gong

China News, World NewsMay 14, 20160Comments

May 09, 2016 | According to data collected by Minghui.org, the Chinese communist regime continued to persecute Falun Gong in 2015, with at least 19,095 incidents of practitioners being harassed, arrested or detained for their spiritual belief. Many practitioners were targeted more than once during the past year. Types of Persecution A total of 27.3% of the incidents…