The People's Republic of China has made considerable progress in its attempts to modernize. Improvements are notable in economic terms as well as in human rights. Individual rights are more protected and the range of freedom afforded a Chinese citizen has become broader. Precisely because of these advancements, the sharp increase in human rights violations over the past year is particularly regretful. Falun Gong practitioners, Christians, and minority groups have experienced increased persecution, including torture, because of regressive campaigns ...
Committee of Concerned Scientists (CCS) is an independent organization that was founded by scientists and scholars in 1972. Today it has 5000 members. Its main purpose is to protect and advance the human rights and scientific freedom of scientists throughout the world. In 1999, it helped two colleagues in China by either sending messages to high-level Chinese or initiating a petition drive via the Internet. This year it started a petition drive on behalf of 11 scientists and students who ...
Carolyn B. Maloney
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-3214
September 14, 2000
Dear Mr. Parker,
Thank you for contacting me to express your concern over the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. As your Representative, I appreciate your taking the time to contact me.
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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