wanyu/IteraTeR_full_sent huggingface dataset:
Original:  Witnessing history: one Chinese woman's fight for freedom, Soho Press, 2006, pp. 329–335 1992 — On 13 May, Li begins public teaching of Falun Gong at the No. 5 Middle School in Changchun, Jilin Province, lecturing to a crowd of several hundred.
Revised:  Witnessing history: one Chinese woman's fight for freedom, Soho Press, 2006, pp. 329–335 1992 – On 13 May, Li begins public teaching of Falun Gong at the No. 5 Middle School in Changchun, Jilin Province, lecturing to a crowd of several hundred.
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Original: David Ownby, "The Falun Gong in the New World," European Journal of East Asian Studies, Sep 2003, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p 306. 1992 — Li is formally declared a "Master of Qigong" by the CQRS, and received a permit to teach nationwide.
Revised: David Ownby, "The Falun Gong in the New World," European Journal of East Asian Studies, Sep 2003, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p 306. 1992 – Li is formally declared a "Master of Qigong" by the CQRS, and received a permit to teach nationwide.
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Original: Falun Dafa Information Center, "Overview of Falun Gong," accessed 24 November 2010 1992 — Li and several Falun Gong students participate in the 1992 Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 12–21 December.
Revised: Falun Dafa Information Center, "Overview of Falun Gong," accessed 24 November 2010 1992 – Li and several Falun Gong students participate in the 1992 Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 12–21 December.
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Original:  1992 — By the end of the year, Li had given five lecture week-long seminars in Beijing, four in Changchun, one in Tayuan, and one in Shandong.
Revised:  1992 – By the end of the year, Li had given five lecture week-long seminars in Beijing, four in Changchun, one in Tayuan, and one in Shandong.
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Original:  1993 — China Falun Gong (中国法轮功), the first major instructional text by Li Hongzhi, is published by Military Yiwen Press in April.
Revised:  1993 – China Falun Gong (中国法轮功), the first major instructional text by Li Hongzhi, is published by Military Yiwen Press in April.
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Original: James Tong (2002), p 670. 1993 — In August, an organization under Ministry of Public Security sends a letter to the CQRS thanking Li Hongzhi for providing his teachings to police officers injured in the line of duty.
Revised: James Tong (2002), p 670. 1993 – In August, an organization under Ministry of Public Security sends a letter to the CQRS thanking Li Hongzhi for providing his teachings to police officers injured in the line of duty.
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Original:  1993 — On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 — Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 - 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
Revised:  1993 – On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 — Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 - 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
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Original:  1993 — On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 — Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 - 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
Revised:  1993 — On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 – Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 - 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
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Original:  1993 — On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 — Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 - 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
Revised:  1993 — On Sept 21, The People's Public Security Daily, a publication of the Ministry of Public Security, commends Falun Gong for "promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society." 1993 — Li again participates in the Asian Health Expo in Beijing from 11 – 20 Dec, this time as a member of the organizing committee.
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Original:  Falun Gong also received the "Special Gold Award" and award for "Advancing Frontier Science." 1994 — The Jilin Province Qigong Science Research Association proclaims Li Hongzhi a "Grandmaster of Qigong" on 6 May. 1994 — Li gives two lectures on Falun Gong at the Public Security University in Beijing, and contributes profits from the seminars to a foundation for injured police officers.
Revised:  Falun Gong also received the "Special Gold Award" and award for "Advancing Frontier Science." 1994 – The Jilin Province Qigong Science Research Association proclaims Li Hongzhi a "Grandmaster of Qigong" on 6 May. 1994 — Li gives two lectures on Falun Gong at the Public Security University in Beijing, and contributes profits from the seminars to a foundation for injured police officers.
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Original:  Falun Gong also received the "Special Gold Award" and award for "Advancing Frontier Science." 1994 — The Jilin Province Qigong Science Research Association proclaims Li Hongzhi a "Grandmaster of Qigong" on 6 May. 1994 — Li gives two lectures on Falun Gong at the Public Security University in Beijing, and contributes profits from the seminars to a foundation for injured police officers.
Revised:  Falun Gong also received the "Special Gold Award" and award for "Advancing Frontier Science." 1994 — The Jilin Province Qigong Science Research Association proclaims Li Hongzhi a "Grandmaster of Qigong" on 6 May. 1994 – Li gives two lectures on Falun Gong at the Public Security University in Beijing, and contributes profits from the seminars to a foundation for injured police officers.
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Original:  1994 — On 3 August, the City of Houston, Texas, declares Li Hongzhi an honorary citizen for his "unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of mankind." 1994 — As revenues from the sale of his publications grew, Li ceased to charge fees for his classes, and thereafter insists that Falun Gong must be taught free of charge.
Revised:  1994 – On 3 August, the City of Houston, Texas, declares Li Hongzhi an honorary citizen for his "unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of mankind." 1994 — As revenues from the sale of his publications grew, Li ceased to charge fees for his classes, and thereafter insists that Falun Gong must be taught free of charge.
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Original:  1994 — On 3 August, the City of Houston, Texas, declares Li Hongzhi an honorary citizen for his "unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of mankind." 1994 — As revenues from the sale of his publications grew, Li ceased to charge fees for his classes, and thereafter insists that Falun Gong must be taught free of charge.
Revised:  1994 — On 3 August, the City of Houston, Texas, declares Li Hongzhi an honorary citizen for his "unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of mankind." 1994 – As revenues from the sale of his publications grew, Li ceased to charge fees for his classes, and thereafter insists that Falun Gong must be taught free of charge.
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Original: David Ownby, Falun Gong and the Future of China (2008) Oxford University Press, p 89. 1995 — In February, Li is approached by the Chinese National Sports Committee, Ministry of Public Health, and China Qigong Science Research Association to jointly establish a Falun Gong association.
Revised: David Ownby, Falun Gong and the Future of China (2008) Oxford University Press, p 89. 1995 – In February, Li is approached by the Chinese National Sports Committee, Ministry of Public Health, and China Qigong Science Research Association to jointly establish a Falun Gong association.
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Original:  1996 — The book Zhuan Falun is listed as a bestseller by Beijing Youth Daily (北京青年报) in January, March, and April. 1996 — Falun Gong files for withdrawal from the China Qigong Scientific Research Society in March.
Revised:  1996 – The book Zhuan Falun is listed as a bestseller by Beijing Youth Daily (北京青年报) in January, March, and April. 1996 — Falun Gong files for withdrawal from the China Qigong Scientific Research Society in March.
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Original:  1996 — The book Zhuan Falun is listed as a bestseller by Beijing Youth Daily (北京青年报) in January, March, and April. 1996 — Falun Gong files for withdrawal from the China Qigong Scientific Research Society in March.
Revised:  1996 — The book Zhuan Falun is listed as a bestseller by Beijing Youth Daily (北京青年报) in January, March, and April. 1996 – Falun Gong files for withdrawal from the China Qigong Scientific Research Society in March.
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Original: Danny Schechter, Falun Gong's Challenge to China, p 66. 1996 — At Li's direction, administrators of the Falun Gong Research Association of China apply for registration with three other government organizations, including the Buddhist Association of China and United Front Work Department.
Revised: Danny Schechter, Falun Gong's Challenge to China, p 66. 1996 – At Li's direction, administrators of the Falun Gong Research Association of China apply for registration with three other government organizations, including the Buddhist Association of China and United Front Work Department.
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Original:  1996 — In the latter half of the year, the state-run Buddhist Association of China begins issuing criticisms of Falun Gong, and urging its members not to take up the practice.
Revised:  1996 – In the latter half of the year, the state-run Buddhist Association of China begins issuing criticisms of Falun Gong, and urging its members not to take up the practice.
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Original: Palmer 2007, p. 263 1996 — On 24 July, Falun Gong books are banned from further publication by the China News Publishing Bureau, a branch of the Propaganda Department.
Revised: Palmer 2007, p. 263 1996 – On 24 July, Falun Gong books are banned from further publication by the China News Publishing Bureau, a branch of the Propaganda Department.
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Original:  1998 — Qiao Shi, the recently retired Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, leads his own investigation into Falun Gong in response to Document No. 555.
Revised:  1998 – Qiao Shi, the recently retired Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, leads his own investigation into Falun Gong in response to Document No. 555.
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Original:  After months of investigations, the group concluded that "Falun Gong has hundreds of benefits for the Chinese people and China, and does not have one single bad effect." 1998 — China's National Sports Commission launches its own investigation in May, and commissions medical professionals to conduct interviews of over 12,000 Falun Gong practitioners in Guangdong province.
Revised:  After months of investigations, the group concluded that "Falun Gong has hundreds of benefits for the Chinese people and China, and does not have one single bad effect." 1998 – China's National Sports Commission launches its own investigation in May, and commissions medical professionals to conduct interviews of over 12,000 Falun Gong practitioners in Guangdong province.
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Original:  This should be duly affirmed." 1998 — Estimates provided by the State Sports Commission suggest there are upwards of 60 to 70 million Falun Gong practitioners in China.
Revised:  This should be duly affirmed." 1998 – Estimates provided by the State Sports Commission suggest there are upwards of 60 to 70 million Falun Gong practitioners in China.
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Original:  Renee Schoff, "Growing group poses a dilemma for China," Associated Press, 26 April 1999. 1999 — Li Hongzhi continues to teach Falun Gong internationally, with occasional stops in China.
Revised:  Renee Schoff, "Growing group poses a dilemma for China," Associated Press, 26 April 1999. 1999 – Li Hongzhi continues to teach Falun Gong internationally, with occasional stops in China.
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Original:  1999 — Wu Shaozu, An official from China's National Sports Commission, says in an interview with U.S. News & World Report on 14 February that as many as 100 million may have taken up Falun Gong and other forms of qigong.
Revised:  1999 – Wu Shaozu, An official from China's National Sports Commission, says in an interview with U.S. News & World Report on 14 February that as many as 100 million may have taken up Falun Gong and other forms of qigong.
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Original: Phillip Adams, Media and Internet Censorship in China, Late Night Live, Radio National Australia 1999 — In April, physicist He Zuoxiu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences publishes an article in Tianjin Normal University's Youth Reader magazine criticizing Falun Gong as superstitious and potentially harmful for youth.
Revised: Phillip Adams, Media and Internet Censorship in China, Late Night Live, Radio National Australia 1999 – In April, physicist He Zuoxiu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences publishes an article in Tianjin Normal University's Youth Reader magazine criticizing Falun Gong as superstitious and potentially harmful for youth.
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Original: Ethan Gutmann, An Occurrence on Fuyou Street, National Review 13 July 2009Schechter (2000), p.69 1999 — Falun Gong practitioners petition Tianjin City Hall for the release of the detained practitioners.
Revised: Ethan Gutmann, An Occurrence on Fuyou Street, National Review 13 July 2009Schechter (2000), p.69 1999 – Falun Gong practitioners petition Tianjin City Hall for the release of the detained practitioners.
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Original:  1999 — On 25 April 10,000 - 20,000 Falun Gong practitioners quietly assemble outside the Central Appeals Office, adjacent to the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing.
Revised:  1999 – On 25 April 10,000 - 20,000 Falun Gong practitioners quietly assemble outside the Central Appeals Office, adjacent to the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing.
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Original:  1999 — On 25 April 10,000 - 20,000 Falun Gong practitioners quietly assemble outside the Central Appeals Office, adjacent to the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing.
Revised:  1999 — On 25 April 10,000 – 20,000 Falun Gong practitioners quietly assemble outside the Central Appeals Office, adjacent to the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing.
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Original: Tong (2009), pp. 3-10 1999 — On 26 April, Jiang Zemin convenes a meeting of the Politburo Standing Committee to discuss the Falun Gong demonstration.
Revised: Tong (2009), pp. 3-10 1999 – On 26 April, Jiang Zemin convenes a meeting of the Politburo Standing Committee to discuss the Falun Gong demonstration.
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Original:  Some Politburo members reportedly favored a conciliatory position towards Falun Gong, while others — such as Jiang and security czar Luo Gan — favored a decisive suppression of the group.
Revised:  Some Politburo members reportedly favored a conciliatory position towards Falun Gong, while others – such as Jiang and security czar Luo Gan — favored a decisive suppression of the group.
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Original:  Some Politburo members reportedly favored a conciliatory position towards Falun Gong, while others — such as Jiang and security czar Luo Gan — favored a decisive suppression of the group.
Revised:  Some Politburo members reportedly favored a conciliatory position towards Falun Gong, while others — such as Jiang and security czar Luo Gan – favored a decisive suppression of the group.
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Original: Zong Hairen, Zhu Rongji in 1999, (Ming Jing, 2001), pp 60 - 61. 1999 — In early May, Jiang Zemin appoints Luo Gan and Hu Jintao to begin assembling a special task force to prepare a campaign to discredit Falun Gong.
Revised: Zong Hairen, Zhu Rongji in 1999, (Ming Jing, 2001), pp 60 – 61. 1999 — In early May, Jiang Zemin appoints Luo Gan and Hu Jintao to begin assembling a special task force to prepare a campaign to discredit Falun Gong.
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Original: Zong Hairen, Zhu Rongji in 1999, (Ming Jing, 2001), pp 60 - 61. 1999 — In early May, Jiang Zemin appoints Luo Gan and Hu Jintao to begin assembling a special task force to prepare a campaign to discredit Falun Gong.
Revised: Zong Hairen, Zhu Rongji in 1999, (Ming Jing, 2001), pp 60 - 61. 1999 – In early May, Jiang Zemin appoints Luo Gan and Hu Jintao to begin assembling a special task force to prepare a campaign to discredit Falun Gong.
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Original:  In terms of the scenario you describe, I don't think it will happen.[...] since the economic reform and opening up, the Chinese government has been quite tolerant in this respect." 1999 — In May and June, just as preparations are quietly underway for a crackdown, Falun Gong practitioners continue their public meditation sessions.
Revised:  In terms of the scenario you describe, I don't think it will happen.[...] since the economic reform and opening up, the Chinese government has been quite tolerant in this respect." 1999 – In May and June, just as preparations are quietly underway for a crackdown, Falun Gong practitioners continue their public meditation sessions.
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Original: "Susan V. Lawrence, "Religion: Pilgrim's Protest," Far Eastern Economic Review, 13 May 1999. 1999 — On 2 June, Li purchases space in several Hong Kong newspapers to publish an article defending Falun Gong, and urging Chinese leaders not to "risk universal condemnation" and "waste manpower and capital" by antagonizing the group.
Revised: "Susan V. Lawrence, "Religion: Pilgrim's Protest," Far Eastern Economic Review, 13 May 1999. 1999 – On 2 June, Li purchases space in several Hong Kong newspapers to publish an article defending Falun Gong, and urging Chinese leaders not to "risk universal condemnation" and "waste manpower and capital" by antagonizing the group.
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Original: Li Hongzhi, 'Some Thoughts of Mine', 2 June 1999. 1999 — On 3 June, 70,000 practitioners from Jilin and Liaoning travel to Beijing in an attempt to appeal to authorities.
Revised: Li Hongzhi, 'Some Thoughts of Mine', 2 June 1999. 1999 – On 3 June, 70,000 practitioners from Jilin and Liaoning travel to Beijing in an attempt to appeal to authorities.
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Original: Sing Tao Jih Pao, "Police Break Up Falun Gong Gathering of 70,000 in Beijing," 7 June 1999. 1999 — On 7 June 1999, Jiang Zemin convened a meeting of the Politburo to address the Falun Gong issue.
Revised: Sing Tao Jih Pao, "Police Break Up Falun Gong Gathering of 70,000 in Beijing," 7 June 1999. 1999 – On 7 June 1999, Jiang Zemin convened a meeting of the Politburo to address the Falun Gong issue.
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Original:  In the meeting, Jiang described Falun Gong as a grave threat to Communist Party authority — "something unprecedented in the country since its founding 50 years ago"Sarah Cook and Leeshai Lemish, 'The 610 Office:Policing the Chinese Spirit', China Brief, Volume 11 Issue 17 (9 November 2011).
Revised:  In the meeting, Jiang described Falun Gong as a grave threat to Communist Party authority – "something unprecedented in the country since its founding 50 years ago"Sarah Cook and Leeshai Lemish, 'The 610 Office:Policing the Chinese Spirit', China Brief, Volume 11 Issue 17 (9 November 2011).
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Original:  1999 — On 17 June 1999, On 17 June, Jiang Zemin declared in a Politburo meeting that Falun Gong is "the most serious political incident since the '4 June' political disturbance in 1989."
Revised:  1999 – On 17 June 1999, On 17 June, Jiang Zemin declared in a Politburo meeting that Falun Gong is "the most serious political incident since the '4 June' political disturbance in 1989."
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Original: Tong 2009, p. 44 1999 — Just after midnight on 20 July, Falun Gong practitioners and "assistants" are abducted and detained across numerous cities in China.
Revised: Tong 2009, p. 44 1999 – Just after midnight on 20 July, Falun Gong practitioners and "assistants" are abducted and detained across numerous cities in China.
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Original:  1999 — On 22 July, The Ministry of Civil Affairs declared the "Research Society of Falun Dafa and the Falun Gong organization under its control" to be unregistered, and therefore illegal, organizations.
Revised:  1999 – On 22 July, The Ministry of Civil Affairs declared the "Research Society of Falun Dafa and the Falun Gong organization under its control" to be unregistered, and therefore illegal, organizations.
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Original:  1999 — on 26 July, the authorities begin the process of confiscating and destroying all publications related to Falun Gong, including "books, pictures, audio-video products, and electronic publications."
Revised:  1999 – on 26 July, the authorities begin the process of confiscating and destroying all publications related to Falun Gong, including "books, pictures, audio-video products, and electronic publications."
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Original: Ethan Gutmann, 'Hacker Nation: China's Cyber Assault' , World Affairs Journal, May/June 2010. 1999 — 29 July, Chinese authorities ask Interpol to seek the arrest of Li Hongzhi.
Revised: Ethan Gutmann, 'Hacker Nation: China's Cyber Assault' , World Affairs Journal, May/June 2010. 1999 – 29 July, Chinese authorities ask Interpol to seek the arrest of Li Hongzhi.
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Original:  The U.S. government similarly declines to follow up. 1999 — On 29 July, the Beijing Bureau of Justice issues a notice requiring all lawyers and law firms to obtain approval before providing consultation or representation to Falun Gong practitioners.
Revised:  The U.S. government similarly declines to follow up. 1999 – On 29 July, the Beijing Bureau of Justice issues a notice requiring all lawyers and law firms to obtain approval before providing consultation or representation to Falun Gong practitioners.
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Original:  According to Human Rights Watch, the notice was "inconsistent with international standards which call on governments to ensure that lawyers are able to perform their professional functions without intimidating hindrance, harassment, or improper interference." 1999 — In October, 30 Falun Gong practitioners hold a secret press conference for foreign media in Beijing to tell of the violence and persecution they are suffering.
Revised:  According to Human Rights Watch, the notice was "inconsistent with international standards which call on governments to ensure that lawyers are able to perform their professional functions without intimidating hindrance, harassment, or improper interference." 1999 – In October, 30 Falun Gong practitioners hold a secret press conference for foreign media in Beijing to tell of the violence and persecution they are suffering.
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