Falun Gong Barred Ahead of Jiang’s Visit
From Times Wire Reports
The government barred all Falun Gong members from entering Iceland in a bid to prevent a large demonstration against Chinese President Jiang Zemin when he visits the country next week.
In September 2000, a demonstration against China’s human rights record was held when then-Premier Li Peng visited, prompting him to cancel a stop at Parliament.
Hundreds of foreign members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement were due in Iceland for the protest, said Bjorn Fridfinnsson, a ministry secretary.
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