In 2006, Annie, the wife of a chief surgeon in Sujiatun, Shenyang, together with journalist Peter, accused the Thrombosis Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in Sujiatun District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province (commonly known as “Sujiatun Thrombosis Hospital”) of detaining Falun Gong practitioners, harvesting their organs while alive for sale, and cremating their bodies. (Dajiyuan)
[People News] The CCTV documentary "Jiang Zemin" has inadvertently revealed the events surrounding July 20, 1999, which were not the normal operations of a typical country as one might expect, but rather a series of conspiracies.
Jiang's Personal Decision: Convict First, Then Present Evidence
Recently, the Chinese Communist Party's CCTV aired a 12-episode documentary titled "Jiang Zemin," with the seventh episode, "The True Colors of the Storm" (referred to as "Jiang"), which discusses the April 25, 1999, appeal by Falun Gong practitioners and the subsequent crackdown, shedding light on many details.
The documentary notes that at that time, tens of thousands of "highly organized unidentified individuals" surrounded Zhongnanhai, and relevant departments failed to issue timely warnings, leading Jiang Zemin to personally investigate the situation. An interview with Wang Maolin, director of the Central 610 Office, reveals that Jiang spent the entire night contemplating and drafting a letter to the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau, angrily criticizing some local and departmental ideological, political, and mass work as weak and ineffective, asserting that leaders at all levels, especially senior officials, "should wake up."
The documentary presents Jiang's characterization of the issue as concerning the "future and fate of the Party and the country." A nationwide crackdown was promptly initiated, and on October 30 of the same year, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed a decision to "comprehensively incorporate the ban on cults into the legal framework."
This is utterly nonsensical. This description confirms that the comprehensive persecution of Falun Gong that began on July 20, 1999, was not based on the rule of law, and was not even a decision made by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau initially, but rather a personal decision by Jiang Zemin.
Furthermore, the documentary features a letter from Jiang Zemin to the members of the Politburo, which reached a conclusion without any prior investigation on his part. This exemplifies the practice of convicting first and then presenting evidence.
Does 'strong organization' constitute a crime?
The so-called 'strongly organized unidentified individuals' referenced in the film is a baseless accusation. Firstly, the term 'strongly organized' is not factual; secondly, even if it were true, it does not breach the laws set forth by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) itself.
In a society governed by the rule of law, one should focus solely on the facts of the crime, rather than on politically charged claims like 'strongly organized.' However, it is clear that China does not operate as a rule-of-law society.
If being 'strongly organized' is deemed a crime, then the CCP and its eight nominal parties would be the largest criminal organizations. The CCP is not only strongly organized but also allows entry while restricting exit. In contrast, Falun Gong does not maintain a membership list and permits free movement; thus, it cannot be classified as 'strongly organized.'
Moreover, the letter from the night of April 25 contradicts these accusations. It explicitly names Falun Gong, demonstrating that they are not unidentified individuals, and acknowledges that 'one can quickly find Falun Gong's contact system in various locations on the internet.' This indicates that Falun Gong has always been open and transparent, rather than a secretive organization.
This is a political persecution campaign, not a matter of the rule of law.
In the letter, Jiang emphatically states his intention to use Marxist materialism and atheism to combat Falun Gong, which reveals that from the outset, he viewed Falun Gong not as engaging in illegal activities, but as a challenge to the CCP's atheistic ideology.
Wang Maolin, featured in the film "Jiang", serves as a significant example of this narrative. In addition to the letter sent on the evening of April 25, Jiang Zemin convened a Politburo meeting on June 7, where he announced the formation of the "Central Leading Group for Handling the Falun Gong Issue". Wang Maolin was appointed as the director of the office established under this group, which is commonly referred to as the "610 Office" due to its date of establishment.
Under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a leading group is only formed when initiating a political movement. These leading groups are part of the Party Central Committee rather than government institutions. For example, when Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution, he created the "Central Leading Group for the Cultural Revolution". Following Xi Jinping's rise to power, he established a series of central leading groups to centralize authority, all of which function as specialized command structures created by the Party or its leader for specific political initiatives.
The film's attribution of a title to Wang Maolin that includes the State Council's name reflects the CCP's attempt to obscure the reality that this is a Party-driven political movement, employing deceptive tactics during the persecution.
The CCP Issues False Information: Denying Suppression Rumors
Similar to its other political movements, the CCP spent nearly three months preparing in secret while simultaneously disseminating false information.
On June 14, 1999, just four days after the establishment of the Central "610 Office", the Party's central mouthpiece reported key points from a conversation with the head of the "Two Offices Petition Bureau" (Central Office and State Office), which not only denied rumors of suppression but also reaffirmed individuals' freedom to believe in and practice certain qigong methods.
This was one of the commitments made by then-Premier Zhu Rongji after meeting with representatives of Falun Gong practitioners on April 25.
The statements from the two offices contrast sharply with Jiang Zemin's internal remarks, and the only explanation for this discrepancy is that the two offices, acting as authoritative party and government bodies, are intervening to obscure the ongoing preparations for persecution.
The 'prohibition' is a sleight of hand and the rushed 'legislation'
The portrayal in the 'Jiang' film presents the 'prohibition' of Falun Gong as a historical fact; however, the reality is quite different.
The mass arrests of Falun Gong practitioners commenced in the early hours of July 20, without any legal justification. The notice issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security two days later, on July 22, cannot be considered a legal basis; at best, it is merely a departmental decision that not only misses the mark but also fails to legitimize the arrests that occurred two days earlier.
The announcement from the Ministry of Civil Affairs canceled the 'Falun Dafa Research Association,' which had not existed for the previous three years, citing the lack of registration with the Ministry of Civil Affairs as the reason for cancellation. If being unregistered is deemed illegal, then the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would be the first organization to face a ban. Following this, the Ministry of Public Security issued the 'Six Prohibitions' based on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' announcement, broadening the ban from a specific organization, the 'Research Association,' to encompass all Falun Gong practitioners and related activities, thereby providing a 'basis' for the extensive persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.
For an extended period, there have been claims that Jiang Zemin threatened to 'eliminate' Falun Gong within three months. This assertion is backed by factual evidence. For instance, according to incomplete statistics, from July 20, 1999, to 2005, the CCTV program 'Focus Interview' aired a total of 102 episodes that slandered Falun Gong.
In less than half a year in 1999, there were 39 episodes, with 30 of them aired in just 43 days from July 20 to August 31. However, in 2000, this number dropped dramatically to only 5 episodes for the entire year. Following this, in 2001, a second peak occurred due to the orchestrated self-immolation incident at Tiananmen Square.
This situation at least demonstrates that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had prepared propaganda materials for no more than three months at that time.
However, Jiang Zemin clearly underestimated the situation. The resilience and resistance of Falun Gong exceeded that of all groups historically persecuted by the CCP. Jiang recognized that this could likely turn into an endless long-term struggle. It was at this point that he realized that, up until then, it had all been a politically motivated persecution aimed at a quick resolution, lacking any legal foundation.
After Jiang's remarks in October, the National People's Congress (NPC) hastily supplemented a 'decision' but refrained from mentioning Falun Gong.
To engage in a long-term campaign, there was an urgent need to introduce a legal provision. This is reflected in a line from the film 'Jiang,' which attempts to downplay the issue: 'On October 30 of the same year, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed a decision to comprehensively incorporate the prohibition of cults into the rule of law.' This at least acknowledges that the more than three months prior had no legal basis.
The reality was even worse. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress acted as a genuine rubber stamp.
Jiang was the first to use the term 'cult' during the entire persecution process. This occurred during a written interview with France's Le Figaro on October 25. On the 26th, major CCP media outlets published Jiang's interview on their front pages, and on the 30th, the NPC hurriedly passed the so-called 'Decision on the Prohibition, Prevention, and Punishment of Cults.'
Although it is an impractical decision resembling a propaganda slogan and does not mention Falun Gong, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) holds legislative power within the legal framework of the Chinese Communist Party. As a result, Jiang Zemin has at least a somewhat usable 'law' to address the issue. The NPC also set a record for the shortest 'legislation' time, taking only five days from Jiang's announcement to the so-called 'Anti-Cult Law'.
In theory, anything passed by the NPC Standing Committee can be considered law. However, it is referred to as a 'decision' rather than a 'law', and it does not explicitly mention Falun Gong.
Even Western media have recognized this. On the third day of the NPC Standing Committee's 'legislation', November 2, The Washington Post published an article commenting on this so-called law: 'When the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party realized they lacked the legal means to violently suppress a peaceful meditation group, the party ordered the creation of new laws.'
Explanation: The persecution of Falun Gong is entirely a conspiracy.
In conclusion, contrary to common belief, Falun Gong has never been 'banned' by any law in China. This misunderstanding stems entirely from pervasive stigmatization propaganda and seemingly credible legal terminology.
Since the '7.22' decision was issued by two departments of the CCP and is not a law, and the NPC's '10.30' 'decision' does not mention Falun Gong, the subsequent interpretations by the two high courts do mention Falun Gong, but these interpretations are not legally binding. Therefore, from a legal standpoint, Falun Gong has never been 'banned' in China. This is why it is asserted that the persecution of Falun Gong is a political movement rather than a legal issue.
This clearly shows that the persecution of Falun Gong is nothing but a conspiracy, representing a political movement of persecution rather than a commitment to the rule of law. As a party that had held power for 50 years by 1999 and controls national resources, it continues to exhibit the mindset and behavior of an underground revolutionary party.
Today, 27 years later, it is remarkable that such a conspiracy is still being openly discussed, not with shame but with a sense of pride, which is indeed a peculiar phenomenon.
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