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New Zealand: Rally in Support of 230 Million Who Have Quit the Chinese Communist Party

World NewsApril 9, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners held a rally on Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland, New Zealand on April 2, 2016 in support of 230 million Chinese people who have withdrawn their memberships in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations. A crowd was attracted by the huge banners, display boards, a performance by waist drummers,…

More Than 200 Want to Learn Falun Gong at Sweden’s Largest Health Expo

World NewsApril 9, 20160Comments

Sweden’s largest health expo, the Harmoni-Expo, was held in Solna on April 2-3, 2016. Falun Gong practitioners were invited to the annual event, and introduced the practice to the public. More than 300 vendors took part in the exhibition in suburban Stockholm. Many people visited the Falun Gong booth, attended the introductory presentation, and watched the…

Calling for Justice and Human Rights During Chinese President’s US Visit

China News, World NewsApril 3, 20160Comments

On the first day of his trip to Washington D.C., Chinese president Xi Jinping met with a call to bring the main culprit of the persecution of Falun Gong to justice. Xi arrived in Andrews Air Force Base on March 30 for the two-day Nuclear Security Summit. Falun Gong practitioners from Washington D.C. held up banners…

Taipei: Organ Harvesting in China Exposed at Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress

World NewsApril 3, 20160Comments

The 31st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2016) was held from March 24 to 27 in Taipei, Taiwan. Many eye doctors and medical professionals learned from this event about the organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners in China. More than 4,000 ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals from Asia and other continents participated in the congress.…

The Divine Land Marching Band Debuts in San Francisco’s Easter Parade

World NewsMarch 31, 20160Comments

For the first time, Falun Dafa practitioners in the Bay Area participated in the annual Easter Parade in San Francisco, California. More than 100,000 people were involved in this afternoon event on Union Street on March 27. As the Divine Land Marching Band played the melody “Falun Dafa Is Good,” the spectators responded with waves of…

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…

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…

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…