On the morning of June 21st, a group of pro-democracy individuals in the Greater New York area gathered in front of the Flushing Library to show their support for Senate Resolution 444 (S.Res.444) recently passed by the U.S. Senate, urging the U.S. government and the international community to take strong actions to stop the Chinese Communist Party from committing crimes against humanity.
Attendees held banners stating “Condemn Xi Jinping for crimes against humanity,” “End the CCP,” “Release all political prisoners,” “Deport all CCP supporters, they don’t deserve American democratic freedom,” among others. They delivered speeches, chanted slogans, drawing a considerable crowd to participate and show their support.
One of the key focuses of this event was to support the unanimous passage of S.Res.444 by the U.S. Senate on June 16th. The resolution condemns Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping for “deceiving the world, disrupting peace and security prospects, and plotting crimes against humanity.”
The resolution points out that the CCP misled the international community in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, concealing the virus’s origin and transmission risks, exacerbating the global public health crisis. It also criticizes China’s failure to effectively fulfill its commitments on the fentanyl issue, leading to the continuous flow of related precursor chemicals and supply chains, causing serious harm to American society.
Participant Wei Libin stated that the CCP has long resisted the truth and covered up facts, and its essence is a “demonic spirit that destroys humanity.” He hopes that the U.S. will take concrete actions to formalize the bill into law and implement stronger measures to address the threat posed by the CCP.
Li Zhongping, chairman of the China Democracy and Human Rights Alliance in New York, mentioned that some pro-democracy individuals have been subjected to verbal intimidation and even threats of physical violence by pro-CCP individuals in the past. He urged the U.S. government to investigate individuals suspected of engaging in CCP espionage activities, transnational repression, and proxy activities within the country.
Regarding the situation in the Taiwan Strait, participant Qian Jiafa criticized Taiwanese politicians for tolerating violence against pro-democracy individuals on the streets during their events in the U.S., including choking and silencing them, demonstrating unacceptable pro-CCP behavior. He emphasized that Taiwan’s future should be determined by the Taiwanese people themselves and should not be subjected to CCP military threats.
On the day of the gathering close to the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhao Xiling, a retired teacher from Xi’an, China, and a member of the Christian Justice Alliance, expressed that the commemoration of Qu Yuan is not only about honoring a historical figure but also about commemorating the spirit of upholding conscience and not bowing down to tyranny.