On the morning of September 24, at 10 a.m. in Washington, D.C., a rally was held at Freedom Plaza while Xi Jinping was visiting Washington, D.C. The Washington D.C. Falun Dafa Association, along with numerous U.S. lawmakers and democracy advocates, gathered to demand that the Chinese Communist Party stop the persecution. New Tang Dynasty Television and Epoch Times conducted live streaming online with Chinese subtitles.
Participants included members of the Washington D.C. Falun Dafa Association, Federal Congressman Pat Ryan of the Democratic Party from New York, former United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback, Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng, Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of the Campaign for Uyghurs, Nina Shea, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, Robert Destro, former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the U.S. Department of State, Omer Kanat, Executive Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, Greg Scarlatoiu, Chairman of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, David Trimble, President of the Religious Freedom Institute, and survivors of persecution.
Live streaming links:
– https://youtube.com/live/yMmcVuXTY-0
– https://youtube.com/live/qhmeKr20cUU
– https://www.ganjingworld.com/live/1is5od5lp47mZH5xdh8nYNlEl1h01c
This demonstration highlighted the ongoing human rights abuses in China, particularly the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghur Muslims. The speakers emphasized the importance of holding the Chinese government accountable for its actions and advocating for freedom of belief and expression.
The event brought together a diverse group of individuals committed to promoting human rights and raising awareness about the injustices faced by various communities in China. The presence of international figures and survivors of persecution underscored the urgency of addressing these issues on a global scale.
Through live streaming on various platforms, the rally garnered widespread attention and support from viewers around the world. The power of social media and online broadcasting enabled the message of the rally to reach a broader audience and amplify calls for justice and accountability.
As the rally concluded, participants expressed hope that their voices would be heard and that their efforts would contribute to bringing about positive change in China. The solidarity shown at the event reflected a shared commitment to upholding human rights and standing up against oppression, no matter where it occurs.
The online engagement and media coverage generated by the rally served to raise awareness and build momentum for continued advocacy efforts in addressing human rights violations in China. The speakers and attendees urged people to remain vigilant and continue supporting initiatives aimed at promoting freedom and justice for all.