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Practitioners and supporters held a series of activities at Martin Place, a financial center, and government locations in Sydney, Australia on July 19, to commemorate 18 years of peaceful resistance to the persecution.
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Practitioners in both cities held candlelight vigils in memory of their fellow practitioners who have died in the persecution
Master Li quietly watching the world from amidst the mountains after leaving New York following July 20th, 1999. (Published January 19, 2000)
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Master Li quietly watching the world from amidst the mountains after leaving New York following July 20th, 1999. (Published January 19, 2000)
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