China is perhaps the most prominent example of a country with which we have substantial and well-known differences on human rights, but with which we are also engaged on a wide variety of other issues.
[WASHINGTON, Feb. 25] -- Using its toughest language since the pro-Democracy movement was crushed by Beijing more than a decade ago, the United States sharply criticized China today for what it called a marked deterioration in human rights.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE GENERAL EXTERNAL RELATIONS
DIRECTORATE ASIA (EXCEPT JAPAN AND KOREA)
Director
9. 2. 2000
Brussels
D(2000)
Dear Mr. Dai,
The President of the European Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi, has asked me to reply to your letter of 8 January, in which you raised the situation of Falun Gong practitioners in China.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
DIVISION FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF MEMBERS
ORAL QUESTION H-0015/00
For Question Time at the part-session in January 2000
Pursuant to Rule 43 of the Rules of Procedure
By John Cushnahan
Question No. 60
To ask the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the detention in China of Irish residents (details supplied).
Recently, many kind-hearted people worldwide have expressed their sympathies to the sufferings of Falun Gong practitioners in China, and signed the appealing letter urging the Chinese government to solve the current crisis by peaceful dialogue. Before the Conference of the National People' Congress and the Chinese People' Political Consultative Conference are held, overseas practitioners have started to sort out those signatures and deliver them to the Chinese government. Up to February 25, 2000, over 6,000 signatures have been delivered ...
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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