China Democracy Party Pays Tribute to Falun Gong on 27th Year of Persecution - Vision Times
On the 27th anniversary of the CCP's sweeping crackdown on Falun Gong, the China Democracy Party issued a formal statement honoring practitioners, while calling for an end to the persecution
On July 20, 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)launched a ruthless campaignto outlaw Falun Gong by mobilizing the full machinery of the party, government, military, police, judiciary, and state propaganda apparatus to carry out a systematic persecution targeting its practitioners. Over the past 27 years, thousands of adherents have been arrested, monitored and even tortured forrefusing to renounce their faithin the practice. Countless families have been torn apart, and many practitioners have since lost their lives in the persecution. This oppression continues in China today. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. It was introduced to the public in China by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992. Despite being peaceful in nature, the CCP launched a brutal nationwide campaign to eradicate the practice in July 1999 after seeing its rapid rise in popularity as a threat to its authoritarian regime. RELATED:US Lawmakers Join Rally Marking 27 Years of Falun Gong Persecution‘Tyranny cannot destroy faith’On this somber anniversary, theChina Democracy Partyreleased a statement expressing “deep mourning for all Falun Gong practitioners who have lost their lives to CCP persecution” and offering “sincere condolences to their families,” while voicing “firm solidarity with all those still illegally detained, surveilled, harassed, and stripped of their basic rights. ”The China Democracy Party issued a statement on the 27th anniversary of July 20, paying tribute to Falun Gong practitioners for their unwavering resistance against the CCP’s persecution. (Image: via the Democratic Party of China/X)SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTERFor the best of our weekly content！There is something wrong, please try again laterSuccessYou are now signed up for our newsletterSuccessCheck your email to complete sign upThe statementsharply condemnsthe CCP’s assault on freedom of belief, freedom of thought, and human dignity, demanding an immediate end to all persecution of Falun Gong, the release of all those imprisoned for their faith or conscience, as well as full disclosure of the truth about the persecution, and legal accountability for those who planned, directed, and carried it out. The party singled out Falun Gong practitioners for their unwavering bravery. “In the face of the CCP’s extreme violence, Falun Gong practitioners have never abandoned their right to believe, never fallen silent out of fear, and never answered violence with violence,” the statement read, “For years, they have persisted in peaceful, rational, and nonviolent means to expose the persecution, spread the truth, and win the support of the international community by demonstrating courage, and moral restraint. ”A call for unityDespite relentless persecution by the CCP, the statement notes, Falun Gong has not been eradicated. Instead, it has grown into a significant global force known for resisting tyranny and exposing the brutal nature of Communist rule through sustained, determined action. “This proves that no tyranny can rely on violence to fully destroy a person’s faith, conscience, and dignity,” the statement reads. RELATED:‘We’ve Heard Enough’: Kanter Freedom Demands Action Against the CCPThe China Democracy Party argues that Falun Gong’s resistance carries significance beyond the defense of its own adherents’ religious rights, it also serves to preserve moral resources and a civilizational foundation for China’s future. “In resisting the persecution, they have upheld kindness, integrity, restraint, and peace, carrying forward the finest traditions of Chinese culture. At the same time, their pursuit of religious freedom, human rights protections, the rule of law, and political civilization aligns with the shared values of contemporary human civilization. ”The statement warns that even after the CCP’s rule ends, China will face serious risks, including social fracture and moral collapse from itsabuse of unchecked power. A social group that has long upheld peace, morality, tolerance, and self-restraint, it argues, “will help China avoid replacing old violence with new violence, avoid repeating past catastrophes under a new authoritarianism, and provide vital conditions for social reconciliation, civilizational rebuilding, and democratic transition. ”A moral foundation for China’s futureEnding the CCP’s one-party rule, the China Democracy Party states, is “the shared historical responsibility of all forces for freedom in China. ” It notes that Falun Gong practitioners, along with democracy advocates, religious believers, human rights defenders, ethnic rights defenders, and all those oppressed by the CCP, despite having different experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds, all share a common plight and right to pursue freedom, dignity, and justice. “The CCP sustains its rule by manufacturing fear, sowing hatred, and dividing its victims,” the statement continues. “All forces resisting tyranny should rise above their differences, respect one another, support one another, and jointly defend the basic rights of every individual. ”The China Democracy Partypledged to standwith Falun Gong practitioners and all forces at home and abroad pursuing freedom and democracy, working together to end CCP rule and build “a new China that practices constitutional democracy, protects basic human rights, respects freedom of belief, and upholds judicial independence and the dignity of law. ” It further pledged joint efforts toward moral reconstruction, peaceful transition, and national reconciliation, as part of a shared responsibility to advance global freedom, human rights, and human civilization. The statement closes with a declaration: “Violence cannot destroy faith. Lies cannot forever conceal the truth. And tyranny cannot block the historical march of a people toward freedom. We mourn all those who lost their lives in the persecution. We honor all those who continue to uphold their faith and defend their dignity. Let us join hands to end tyranny, and together welcome a free, democratic, peaceful, and dignified new China. ”The statement was signed by Wang Juntao, Chairman of the National Committee of the China Democracy Party, dated July 22, 2026.