(Clearwisdom.net) On August 24, 2005, on the occasion
of the upcoming visit of CPC leader Hu Jintao to Canada, Member of Parliament,
Peter Julian, wrote to urge Prime Minister Paul Martin, during the meetings with
Hu Jintao, to raise the continuous serious violations of Human rights in China,
especially the persecution of Falun Gong, which must stop. Below are paragraphs
from the letter.
"Despite China's past promises, and as you are most certainly aware,
serious violations of human rights continue."
"The 16th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre has
now passed with little attention here in Canada. The question still remains,
when will China answer for the Tiananmen massacre?"
"During your upcoming meetings Mr. Prime Minister, I ask that you call
upon Hu Jintao to account for those who died in the brutal and tragic crackdown
on pro-democracy students."
"Chinese authorities have in practice restricted the ability of Chinese
citizens to fully enjoy freedom of association, expression, of the press, and of
information, and have launched a succession of campaigns against individuals and
groups such as Falun Gong/Falun Dafa, resulting in long sentences for
individuals for nothing more than having peacefully exercised these
rights."
"Falun Gong/Falun Dafa are peaceful practices of meditation and
exercises that bases its teachings on the principles of truthfulness, compassion
and tolerance. To date, more than 2,800 Falun Gong practitioners are confirmed
to have died as a result of governmental persecution and repression in China.
This repression must stop."
"Other groups such as workers and democracy activists have been
prevented from forming and participating in peaceful associations of like-minded
individuals. They have often been subject to harsh campaigns of suppression
resulting in lengthy prison sentences."
"You will soon have rare opportunity Mr. Prime Minister to positively
influence human rights in China."
"I urge you to take advantage of this chance on behalf of Canada and the
world community and hold China's leadership to account."
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