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World Record Holding Athlete Sues Jiang Zemin

China NewsJanuary 19, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Zhang Qingyuan, 48, from Wuhan City is a former athlete who participated in the Fourth Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled in 1994. He broke the world record in the men's triple jump and won gold. Mr. Zhang recently filed a criminal complaint against former Chinese dictator Jiang…

Columbus, Ohio: Art of Zhen Shan Ren International Exhibition Brings Attention to Falun Gong and Persecution in China

World NewsJanuary 19, 20170Comments

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance) International Exhibition was on display at the King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio for two and half months starting in September 2016. The exhibition included 34 paintings depicting scenes related to Falun Gong and the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of the spiritual discipline. Director Lyn Logan Grime of…

Theatergoers Experience Beauty, Spirituality, and Revived Traditions as Shen Yun Performing Arts Tours North America

World NewsJanuary 19, 20170Comments

Following the New Year, the five touring companies of Shen Yun Performing Arts have been performing across the U.S. and Canada, in California, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Quebec, and Ontario. Theatergoers were delighted to start a new year by experiencing the beauty and spirituality of a revived culture. Former Judge and Senator: “This Was Superlative” “This was…

Bulgaria: Warm Support for Falun Dafa on a Freezing Afternoon

World NewsJanuary 6, 20170Comments

Braving the cold and snow, Falun Gong practitioners in Bulgaria's capital of Sofia talked to the public at the central metro station near Sofia University to inform them of the persecution of Falun Gong in China. At the December 29 event, practitioners also collected signatures in support of the victims who are suing former Chinese…

Slovakia: Welcoming the New Year in Quiet Protest at the Chinese Embassy

World NewsJanuary 6, 20170Comments

Nearly twenty Falun Gong practitioners in Slovakia welcomed the coming of the New Year in front of the Chinese embassy in Bratislava, where they meditated and did the Falun Gong exercises as part of an annual event to raise awareness of the persecution of the spiritual discipline in China. Amid the sound of festive celebrations,…

Taiwan: Falun Gong Group Helps “Restore Traditional Morality” in New Year’s Parade

World NewsJanuary 6, 20170Comments

Local Falun Gong practitioners participated in the New Year's Eve parade sponsored by the Yanping District government in Taipei, Taiwan. The theme of the parade was “restoring traditional morality,” which resonates well with Falun Gong practitioners' beliefs and also their mission when participating in community events. Led by the Tang-style drum team and gold banners,…

Qiqihar: 62 Falun Gong Practitioners Have Died in Persecution

China NewsJanuary 6, 20170Comments

At least 529 practitioners in Heilongjiang Province have died as a result of persecution, the highest among all provinces and municipal regions in the country. In Qiqihar, the second largest city in Heilongjiang Province, it has been confirmed that 62 Falun Gong practitioners have been persecuted to death as of October 25, 2016. The 62…

Shen Yun 2017 World Tour Kicks Off in Three U.S. Cities

World NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

The Shen Yun Performing Arts launched its 2017 World Tour on December 22, 2016 in three cities in the United States: Detroit, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The dance and music company leapt over to two Texas cities right after Christmas. The New-York based company has added a fifth touring group, Shen Yun…

Defense Lawyer: How Can Teaching Good Values Be Unlawful?

China NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

The police in Chengdu City arrested and assaulted two Falun Gong practitioners in December 2015, for distributing informational materials about Falun Gong, a spiritual practice currently being persecuted in China. Ms. Ding Hui and Mr. Zheng Bin were tried on November 24, 2016, and both pleaded not-guilty. In the courtroom the prosecutor presented photos of…

Russia Falun Gong Practitioners Share Their Cultivation Experiences

World NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

Since Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to Russia in 1998, thousands of Russians from all walks of life have benefited from the ancient Chinese cultivation practice. We present here the stories of three young practitioners. Young Husband and Wife: Falun Gong brings us harmonious marriage. (written by Lyudmila) My…

Minghui Report: 751 Falun Gong Practitioners Arrested for Their Faith in November 2016

China NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

According to information compiled by Minghui.org, 751 Falun Gong practitioners were reported arrested and 240 reported to be harassed for their faith in November 2016. Due to the Chinese communist regime’s information blockade, the actual number of arrest and harassment cases is likely to be much higher than those reported. A total of 348 practitioners…

Liaoning Man On Hunger Strike Forced to Stand Trial, Collapses in Courtroom

China NewsDecember 23, 20160Comments

A Benxi City resident had been on hunger strike for 34 days when he was forced to stand trial for refusing to renounce Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by the Chinese communist regime. Mr. Song Yuegang’s lawyer had made a request for postponement of the hearing, but it was denied. During the trial…