Member of Swedish Parliament Identifies China's Persecution of Falun Gong as a Modern Day Tragedy

It is apparent that the Chinese Government sees Falun Gong as a threat. Though media reports pay much attention to this issue, many people in Western countries do not know the truth yet. It is of great value to me and my work that people like you share your experience and views with others. Thus, I appreciate your letter!

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published November 19, 2001

November 19, 2001

BBC: China Expels Western [Falun Gong] Members

Tuesday, 20 November, 2001, 12:53 GMT


Banner read: Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance	The protesters posed as Western tourists

China has said it will expel 35 foreign followers of the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement after they staged a surprise protest in Tiananmen Square on Tuesday.

Western Falun Gong Practitioners' Statement from Beijing

(Clearwisdom.net)

November 20, 2001

Today, we gather here in Beijing's Tiananmen Square as Falun Gong practitioners from 10 countries. We are here to appeal on behalf of tens of thousands of innocent people who suffer imprisonment, torture or even death at the hands of their own government in China.

China's Alleged Brainwashing "Success" Cause for Serious Concern

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11/20/2001 [ http://www.faluninfo.net/ ]

BEIJING, November 20, 2001 (Falun Dafa Information Center) - China's state media claimed today that Ms. Teng Chunyan, a U.S. permanent resident sentenced in China to 3 years in prison, has "renounced" her practice of Falun Gong. The alleged "transformation" of Teng came soon after her transfer to Tuanhe Labor Camp, notorious for its brutality. Officials are touting the case as a victory, parading the story widely in an attempt to win further support in the campaign against Falun Gong.