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Published on 10/31/2002 On the afternoon of October 29, 2002, three Falun Dafa practitioners from Hong Kong and practitioners in the greater New York Area held a press conference on the square in front of the UN. They prepared an appeal letter to UN Secretary Mr. Annan and called on all kindhearted people in the world to pay attention to a Hong Kong issue -- that under pressure from the Mainland regime, the Hong King government plans to enact Article 23 of the Basic Law and break the promise of "one country, two systems."

Hong Kong Practitioners Hold Press Conference in New York; Urge UN to Pay Attention to the Sedition Laws

Published on 12/16/2002 Organizers of the Against Article 23 March said that about 60,000 Hong Kong residents participated in the march on December 15, 2002, which planners believed would be attended by about 5000. The march also set a new record as the most attended march since Hong Kong returned to China. It also demonstrated the power of people who are against Article 23. It was the second largest public political statement after the Tiananmen Student democracy movement in 1989.

Hong Kong: 60,000 March against Article 23

Published on 12/17/2002 On December 15, 2002 at 11 am, Canadians from all walks of life gathered in front of Art Gallery Square of Vancouver to hold a rally opposing Hong Kong’s Article 23 legislation, to support similar activities happening around the world, and to raise awareness in society on this issue. Vancouver’s local major Chinese and English media including World Daily Journal, Ming Pao, Epochtimes, Xingdao Daily, Xintangren TV and New Times TV etc., in total more than ten newspapers, televisions, radio stations carried on-the-spot coverage.

People from All Walks of Life Oppose Article 23 in Vancouver Rally; President of BC Hospital Employee Union Fred Muzin Speaking at the Rally

Published on 12/18/2002

Hong Kong: Foreign Media Report That 60,000 People March to Oppose Article 23 Legislation on Ddecember 15, 2005

Published on 12/21/2002 BBC reported on December 20 that a survey had found that the Hong Kong media community is worried about the anti-subversion legislation on Article 23. Over 80% of Hong Kong’s reporters think that legislation on Article 23 will negatively affect freedom of the press, for example while conducting interviews and reporting news.

Tens of Thousands of People in Hong Kong Participated in the Demonstration Against the Anti-Subversion Law on Sunday

Published on 12/28/2002 AP reports on December 26, 2002

Hong Kong: Residents Participate in Grand March to Oppose Article 23 That Hong Kong's Government Tries to Pass

Published on 2/27/2003 In the morning of February 25, 2003, Dafa disciples in Gothenburg and surrounding cities came to the Chinese Consulate in Gothenburg to protest against Hong Kong’s proposed Article 23, which disregards the democracy and freedom of Hong Kong’s people. Because the Chinese Consulate is in the industrial area, many people driving by and saw the event.

Sweden: Falun Gong practitioners Protest Against Hong Kong's Article 23 in front of the Chinese Consulate in Gothenburg

Published on 6/3/2003 Words on banner: Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice. Get rid of article 23.

Hong Kong: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Grand March "Don't Forget 6.4, Object Article 23"

Published on 6/4/2003 On Sunday, June 1, 2003, the "Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation" held a rally and parade in Brisbane, Australia, peacefully protesting Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation. Members from several organizations participated in the rally held on Rome Street. Speakers included representatives from the "Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation," Falun Gong, Taiwanese social groups, and a Public Medical Health Care Coalition.

"Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation" Holds Rally and Parade in Brisbane, Australia

Published on 6/30/2003 On June 28,2003, people from across the US held a public rally at the National Mall in Washington DC to request the Hong Kong government to abolish Article 23 legislation, and to support the July 1st Grand March Against Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong.

Public Rally Against Article 23 Held in Washington D.C. to Support Freedom and Human Rights in Hong Kong

Published on 6/30/2003 On June 28,2003, people from across the US held a public rally at the National Mall in Washington DC to request the Hong Kong government to abolish Article 23 legislation, and to support the July 1st Grand March Against Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong.

Public Rally Against Article 23 Held in Washington D.C. to Support Freedom and Human Rights in Hong Kong

Published on 6/30/2003 At the noon on June 28 2003 (Saturday), the Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation Boston Branch organized a rally at Harvard Plaza entitled "Freedom for Hong Kong, No Article 23."

Rally in Boston's Harvard Plaza: "Freedom for the People of Hong Kong, No Article 23"