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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 12/21/2002

Practitioners Have a Group Practice During Truth-Clarification about Hong Kong's Article 23 to European Parliament

Published on 12/23/2002 It was cold and windy in Tokyo on December 22, 2002. About two hundred people gathered in a park not far from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo to protest the proposed Hong Kong Article 23 Legislation. The people included Japanese clerks of companies, students from China and Taiwan, Falun Gong practitioners and other Chinese in Japan. The representative from "Hong Kong Freedom Protection Association" made a statement at the rally pointing out, "Hong Kong special district government pushed the Article 23 legislation under pressure from the Beijing government. The issue of Article 23 is not just a threat to Hong Kong, but also has severe effects on the media, economy and human rights of Japan and the world. The main concerns with Article 23 includes:

Parade in Tokyo Against Proposed Hong Kong Article 23 Legislation

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 2/10/2003 On February 8, 2003, the Global Coalition Against Article 23, European Branch held a rally in London protesting Beijing’s coercing the Hong Kong government to enact Article 23 legislation.

UK: Rally and March Against Article 23 in London

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 6/29/2003 On June 28,2003, more than 100 Chinese from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and San Francisco Bay area gathered at Chinatown’s Garden Corner Square to hold a rally to support the Hong Kong residents’ July 1 parade against Article 23.

San Francisco Chinese Community Holds Rally and March Against Hong Kong's Article 23 Legislation

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"

Published on 7/1/2003 The Hong Kong government’s pushing ahead with Article 23 legislation of the Basic Law is imminent. The "Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation" representatives in Taiwan went to Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council on June 30 to deliver 50,000 signatures opposing the legislation. They hoped to convey to the Hong Kong government the Taiwanese people’s opinions. Section Chief of Hong Kong and Macao Section Mr. Zhang Yongshan, representing the Mainland Affairs Council, accepted the signatures.

Within Five Hours, 50,000 Taiwanese People Sign Their Names to Support Against Article 23 Legislation

Published on 7/1/2003 In order to support the July 1st "Oppose Article 23, Return Power to the People" March organized by the Hong Kong Human Rights Front, a "Safeguard Hong Kong, Safeguard Conscience" rally was held on June 29 by the Against Article 23 Alliance in Melbourne, Australia. The procession gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate and marched for about one and a half hours, finally reaching Federal Plaza to hold a rally. Representatives from the Union of Christians, the Federation for a Democratic China and the Hong Kong Community gave moving speeches.

Australia: "Support Hong Kong, Oppose Article 23" Parade Held in Melbourne on July 1, 2003

Published on 7/1/2003 To support the people of Hong Kong’s opposition of Article 23, the Global Coalition Against Article 23 organized a parade in Auckland on June 29, 2003.

New Zealand Parade to Support People of Hong Kong's Opposition of Article 23

Published on 7/2/2003

Hong Kong Civil Organization Hold a Protest March against Article 23 Legislation on Tuesday

Published on 7/2/2003 Nearly a half million Hong Kong citizens participated in the "July 1st" Grand March Against Article 23 Legislation initiated by more than 40 groups. This was the largest march in Hong Kong since the "June 4th " Incident in 1989, completely beyond the sponsor’s estimation.

Central News Agency: Nearly 500,000 Hong Kong People Participate in Grand March Against Article 23 Legislation on July 1, 2003

Published on 7/7/2003

Germany: People Have a Rally to Oppose Article 23 Legislation on July 5, 2003 in Frankfort

Published on 7/10/2003 Legislative Council Building surrounded by a sea of 50,000 people

Hong Kong Opposes Article 23, 50,000 People Gather Again on July 9, 2003 in Protest

Published on 7/10/2003 Reuters report on July 9, 2003: several thousand protesters held a rally and parade outside the Legislative Council Building located in Hong Kong’s Central Business District. That night, it was estimated that tens of thousand of people surrounded the Legislative Council Building, condemning the government’s plans to pass the anti-subversion bill and demanding the right to elect their own leaders.

Photo Report from Reuters: Tens of Thousands of Hong Kong People Gather Outside the Legislative Council Building to Protest