(regarding Chinese government's arrest order)

I strongly deplore the arrest order issued by the Chinese government through Interpol because the charges are based upon fabricated evidence and are groundless.

I have written to the Chinese government calling for the government not to use a policy of suppression against the innocent Falun Gong populace and that it should resolve the issue peacefully through direct dialogue.

I have always made it clear that our Falun Gong does not get involved in politics.

A great number of Chinese people practice Falun Gong simply because they want to improve their health and to become good people with a high level of morality.

Any government, nation, or people would have everything to gain from this and nothing to lose.

Therefore, I am hoping that the Chinese government will rescind the order for my arrest and engage in direct dialogue to resolve the issue peacefully on a fair and just basis.

Li Hongzhi

July 31, 1999