China's trial of faith
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The Chinese government is seeking to control the Falun Gong sect and has intensified action against the sect, passing an anti-cult law, as well as arresting demonstrators. Stiff penalties can be applied to cell leaders, though the law treats simple followers relatively leniently. Falun Gong representatives argue that they do not have a political agenda. The government is concerned about the size of th sect, as well as its level of discipline. Communist idelogy has ceased to fulfil a need that Falun Gong is able to satisfy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Three men who frighten the party
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Four dissidents have been imprisoned in China, where it appeared that there would be greater tolerance, in Jun 1998 when President Bill Clinton carried out a state visit. International protests have been muted, and there has been praise for China's economic policies, which tends to undermine criticism of other policies. The Chinese leadership is less likely to consider international protests than domestic considerations. China may also be slowing the pace of economic reform.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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