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.
AFP: Hong Kong must release security law details as soon as possible: US
Australia has also urged Hong Kong to continue to assure basic freedoms and
pressed for a full consultation period on the proposed security laws.
A spokeswoman from Australia’s foreign office said Canberra had raised its
concerns with officials here, local radio reported Thursday.
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.
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.
Illawarra Mercury: Cycle marathon to support Falun Gong
To draw attention to his fiancee and other Falun Gong followers’ plight, Mr Lee arrived in Wollongong yesterday on the first leg of a cycling trip to Canberra.
Family Torn Apart by Persecution Leaving Bereaved Practitioner Childless
At the time her child was ill and needed medical attention. In front of the 10 year-old child, the police twisted his mother’s arm, slapped her in the face and even tied her up. This shocked the child so much that he would not stop crying.