Asia Cast for Saturday 14th November
The audience at the Canon Theatre in Toronto enjoys Shen Yun Performing Arts' final performance. Shen Yun will debut in Hong Kong in January. (Courtesy of Qiumu/The Epoch Times)
In this Bulletin…
- Shenzhen security crackdown continues ;
- Hong Kong eagerly awaits arrival of Shen Yun; and
- Taiwanese researchers discover greener energy source.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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Authorities in southern China have introduced new rules to restrict people from petitioning their grievances, according to NTDTV.
The notice, issued by law enforcement authorities in the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, prohibits 14 of what they call ‘abnormal’ petitioning behaviours.
The prohibited activities include holding banners, distributing flyers, making silent protests, and holding sit-ins. Shenzhen residents are also prohibited from petitioning at Tiananmen Square or foreign embassies in Beijing.
Shenzhen borders Hong Kong. It is one of China’s biggest financial and manufacturing centres. Its residents normally enjoy relative freedom compared to people in other cities.
Public response to the legislation has been overwhelmingly negative.
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