Image for article Sydney Morning Herald: [U.S. State Secretary] Powell sends tough signal to Beijing

The Bush Administration has used its first formal encounter with China to chide the Communist Government over human rights, and especially its repression of the Falun Gong spiritual movement.

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Police have increased security at Tiananmen Square

January 25, 2001 BEIJING, China -- Beijing police continued their crackdown on protests by the Falun Gong [group] despite calls by the new U.S. administration for Beijing to be tolerant and respect the law.

Image for article CNN: U.S. pressures China over Falun Gong

January 25, 2001

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. State Department has urged Chinese authorities to release all members of the Falun Gong movement detained for "peacefully exercising their right to freedom of religion".

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