Falun Gong

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This paper discusses the Chinese authorities attempt to quell the activities of the Falun Gong religious group, and the problems they face. It explains how the leader is situated in New York City and how Interpol jurisdiction does not apply to spiritual leaders, with no solid criminal proof. It mentions the various events that members of Falun Gong have been accused of organizing or participating in and why this group is such a threat to the Chinese government.

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"The religious group known as Falun Gong has become identified by the Chinese authorities as a dangerous cult that must be eliminated from Chinese society. Chinese authorities have accused the movement's leaders of aiming to overthrow the government. China placed a request through Interpol, the international police force, for the arrest of the movement's founder, Li Hongzhi, who is based in New York City--a request which Interpol turned down, citing a lack of criminal evidence. In addition, the State Department has pointed out that the United States does not have an extradition treaty with China (Faison, "China and the Sect: More Talk Than Action," A1). Falun Gong has become a major issue in China, one that involves shifts in public opinion, efforts by the authorities to jail the leaders, and international tensions as the Chinese authorities continue to try to have the leaders arrested in other jurisdictions.

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