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Shen Yun Begins 2018 Oceania Tour in Toowoomba

Australia NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its 2018 Oceania tour on January 18 at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, Australia. The company next presented three performances at the Arts Centre Gold Coast in Queensland on January 20-21. This season, Shen Yun will be performing over 20 shows in eight cities in Australia and New Zealand…

Ireland: Introducing Falun Gong at Balance Expo in Killarney

World NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

The Balance Expo, which is billed as “Ireland’s Premier Event for Healthy Lifestyle Enthusiasts” was held in Killarney, a city in the southwest of Ireland, on January 14. Many politicians and sports fans participated. Local Falun Gong practitioners set up a booth to introduce their peaceful spiritual practice to event attendees. Sean Kelly, Member of European Parliament,…

Drugged in Custody, Liaoning Woman Dies 5 Years after Being Released from Prison (Graphic Photo)

China News, World NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

A 55-year-old woman in Shenyang City died of multiple organ failure on January 7, 2018. Ms. Wu Yefeng’s family attributed her untimely death to the abuse and torture she suffered at Liaoning Province Women’s Prison. Ms. Wu was arrested on June 15, 2008 for refusing to renounce Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by…

India: Kannada Translation of Falun Gong Book Released

World NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was introduced in Bangalore in 2001. Since then, practitioners have taught the spiritual and meditation practice across the state of Karnataka in schools and colleges, corporations and clubs, and NGOs, such as the Dignity Foundation. Karnataka is the eighth largest state in India by area and the ninth…

Despite Appeals Entire Family Sentenced to Prison for Their Beliefs

China NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

Mr. Zhou Dunwang, his wife and son were arrested in November 2016 because they are Falun Gong practitioners. The Wucheng District Court of Jinhua City sentenced them on September 7, 2017: Mr. Zhou Dunwang to three years and nine months in prison, his wife Yang Xianfeng to three-and-a-half years, and their son Zhou Liang to one year and…

News Report Exposes Chinese Regime Harassment of Falun Gong in Canada

World NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

An article in the National Post on January 5, 2018, titled “'Don’t step out of line': Confidential report reveals how Chinese officials harass activists in Canada,” exposed how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had used its overseas agents to harass Canadian human rights activists, dissidents, and the Falun Gong in particular. The article cited an…

Raising Awareness Worldwide: “Everyone Should Do Something [about the Persecution]”

World NewsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for Falun Gong practitioners all over the world who volunteer to raise awareness about the practice and the persecution in China at tourist sites and city centers. This report covers recent events in Sweden, Japan, and Taiwan. Sweden On the first weekend of 2018,…

Money Management Scams are a Type of Financial Persecution

InsightsJanuary 22, 20180Comments

Many practitioners were scammed and incurred financial losses when they participated in money management or investment strategies. The Minghui website has published articles about these fraudulent schemes but some practitioners still participated. Life is difficult for most Chinese people. No matter how hard farmers work they make little money or even lose money if market…

2017 Year in Review: Increased Awareness of the Ongoing Persecution

World NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

2017 marked the 25th anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public. Over 10,000 practitioners gathered in New York City for a rally, parade, and experience-sharing conference. Tens of thousands of greetings were received by the Minghui website from practitioners and non-practitioners alike around the world, highlighting the physical and spiritual benefits they have gained…

Australian Senator Urges Xi’an Mayor to Release Imprisoned Falun Gong Practitioners

Australia NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

Australian Greens Senator for Victoria Janet Rice sent a letter to the mayor of Xi'an, China in November, urging him to “immediately and unconditionally release Ye Jia and Chunxia Liu,” two unlawfully imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners. Mr. Ye Jia, whose wife, Ms. Li Liu, is an Australian citizen, was arrested last September and was sent to…

Melbourne: Introducing Falun Gong and Raising Awareness on New Year’s Eve

Australia NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Melbourne went to City Square in the downtown area to introduce Falun Gong to the public on December 31, 2017 New Year's Eve. Ms. Zelan Jin, 21-year-old, lives a happy life after she started practicing Falun Gong. She gave up the opportunity to have dinner together with her family and participated in…

Sydney Citizens Support Falun Gong’s Peaceful Resistance

Australia NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Sydney, held events at Belmore Park every Friday afternoon from October 27 to December 22, 2017, to inform the public about Falun Gong and expose the persecution of the practice in China. Their efforts were strongly supported. Many Chinese people support the peaceful resistance by practitioners and condemn the persecution. One Chinese…