Falun Gong Wages War of Words with China - November 30, 2009

Episode Number 8 - Original Airdate: November 30, 2009Falun Gong Wages War of Words with ChinaThe organization Falun Gong made news in 1999, when its members held a massive demonstration outside Communist Party headquarters in Beijing. In response, Chinese authorities labeled the group an evil cult. And during the past 10 years, they have arrested thousands of Falun Gong adherents. Human rights organizations say many followers have been tortured and some have died while in custody. Falun Gong practitioners in the United States say they are working to get out their message in the face of a propaganda campaign by China.This story was originally aired on November 30, 2009 on Voice of America, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan. #voa #mikeo'sullivan #la #losangeles #China #falungong #humanrights #chineseamericans #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica