The group spreads out, each person standing loosely with legs slightly apart. In unison, their arms spread, their hands float upward. It is the start of another day for the Falungong faithful. Court Intrigue Jiang Zemin wants another term as No. 1 leader.
Some top mandarins oppose the idea.
The woman behind the anti-graft drive Several hours later, the day begins for the police. Plainclothes officers usually patrol the major parks from around 8 a.m. until dusk, on the lookout for Falungong devotees. In public places, police keep an eye on suspicious groups that might be gathering to perform the exercises that mark Falungong, or even unfurl a protest banner. They worked most of their lives for the party. We can't just deprive them of their livelihoods.