- CCP persecutes Falun Gong practitioners, while Canadian diplomats urge intervention, amid CCP control of Hong Kong and diplomatic friction with Thailand.
- The CCP's control over media and the historical role of Jiang Zemin are linked to the persecution of Falun Gong and Hong Kong's loss of autonomy.
Rally in Toronto Highlights Allegations of CCP Persecution of Falun Gong
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What happened
Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners and supporters held a rally and parade in Toronto, Canada, on September 20, 2026. They called for an end to the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of the spiritual practice in China and alleged transnational repression against practitioners in Canada. A Falun Gong practitioner, Pan Xuefeng, described the persecution as "state-led genocide and a crime against humanity" and alleged the Chinese Communist Party harvested organs from prisoners of conscience. Matthew Leeder, an emcee, stated that former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin launched the persecution in 1999.
Why it matters
The event highlights concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Falun Gong, a spiritual practice that had a positive impact on Chinese society in the 1990s. The allegations of state-led genocide and organ harvesting raise international scrutiny regarding the Chinese Communist Party's policies.
The Chinese Communist Party's control over media and the historical role of Jiang Zemin are linked to the persecution of Falun Gong and Hong Kong's loss of autonomy.
Who's involved
- CCPThe Chinese Communist Party, which is accused of the persecution and repression.
- Jiang ZeminFormer leader of the Chinese Communist Party who allegedly launched the persecution of Falun Gong.
- Falun GongThe spiritual and meditation practice that is the subject of the persecution.
- Chinese Communist PartyThe ruling party of China, which is accused of systematically targeting Falun Gong practitioners.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Allegations of transnational repression in Canada linked to CCP's persecution of Falun Gong since 1999.1 source
Repression against Falun Gong is reported to extend to New York, alongside Canada.1 source
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The entities involved
- CCP
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Jiang Zemin
former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1926–2022)
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Falun Gong
religious movement originating in China
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- Transnational repression targeting groups in Australia.
- A committee is investigating the CCP regarding trials in China, with specific concerns raised about Xinjiang and Beijing.
- A lawyer sought asylum in Taipei after facing threats, coinciding with Beijing's political coercion against religious groups.