European Parliament Passes Resolution Expressing Concern Over Article 23 in Hong Kong
Members of the European Parliament expressed concern over pending legislation in Hong Kong that could affect fundamental freedoms.
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FDI Press Statement: Let’s Defend Hong Kong’s Freedoms and Create Genuine Peace and Harmony
NEW YORK(Falun Dafa Information Center) — The people of Hong Kong should not be victimized by the tyranny of Jiang Zemin.
Reuters: Australia raises concern about HK’s subversion law
A spokeswoman from Australia’s foreign office said Canberra had raised its
concerns with Hong Kong officials, pressing for a full and open consultation
period on the proposed law. “We look to the Hong Kong government to ensure the basic freedoms that are
so important to Hong Kong’s ongoing success as an international business
centre with an attractive way of life,” a spokeswoman from the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade told Reuters.
Bloomberg: China Tying a Noose Around Its Golden Goose
If China is a mighty, solid power, why is it still
quaking in its boots over religious groups like Falun Gong or much
smaller ones? Why do leaders still lose sleep over academics
questioning their decisions?
Statement by the Australian Consulate-General on proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law
The proposed legislation will cover a range of complicated and sensitive issues. We look to the Hong Kong Government to allow sufficient opportunity and time for full public consultation to allay concerns that basic freedoms will be affected, and to enable balanced and carefully drafted legislation to emerge.
Opposition Around the World to the Legislation of Article 23 in Hong Kong
A compilation of letters showing the global sentiment against Hong Kong’s Article 23.
Global Coalition against Article 23 Legislation: Support the Hong Kong People — Oppose Article 23
The Global Coalition against Article 23 Legislation is composed of many non-government organizations around the world. We may have diverse backgrounds, but we come together for one thing in common, that is: we all believe the proposed Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong is in violation of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy. It is legislation that will destroy Hong Kong’s freedoms and rights and make Hong Kong a police state.
Moreland Community News (Australia): Prime Minister called on to lend hand
FALUN Gong practitioners Lucy Liu and Jennifer Zeng are caught in the shadows between diplomacy and human rights.
From Ms Liu’s Pascoe Vale flat, the pair last week described how relatives in China have been caught up in the Government’s crackdown on the Falun Gong movement. Like other followers who have fled the crackdown, the women are lobbying their new country’s government to pressure China on its human rights abuses.
Lee’s Pushbike Appeal Arrives in Wollongong
Wollongong is the first stop on his journey, where he will be visiting and asking local MP’s to sign the petition in support of his desperate and determined plea to the Australian Government to have his simple wishes delivered to his loved fiancee. Mr Lee went through a long and arduous journey to arrive in Wollongong around 9pm on Monday night.
ABC (Australia): China, US continue human rights talks
US Assistant Secretary of State Lorne Craner is leading the 11th round of the human rights dialogue and will meet the chief justice of China’s supreme court and other high-ranking bureaucrats.
Subjects up for discussion include workers’ rights, religious freedom, Falun Gong and issues related to Tibet and Xinjiang.