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Washington protests erupt during Xi Jinping's U.S. visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, D.C., for a three-day visit, widespread protests have erupted across the United States. A large-scale mobilization involving over 2,000 Tibetans, alongside Uyghur, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and Southern Mongolian activists, is scheduled to include marches through central Washington, a rally near the U.S. Capitol, and a candlelight vigil at Franklin Park. These groups are demanding the release of political prisoners, including the 11th Panchen Lama, and are protesting against religious persecution and transnational repression.
In addition to Tibetan-led movements, Falun Gong practitioners held demonstrations near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where Xi is staying, calling for an end to persecution and the protection of religious freedom. Activists from Southern California have also traveled to the capital to lobby Congress regarding human rights issues.
Concurrently, U.S. lawmakers have raised alarms regarding coordinated anti-American demonstrations. Reports suggest that a network of organizations, allegedly funded by Neville Roy Singham, has funneled significant sums into groups like CodePink and the People’s Forum. Legislators expressed concern that these activities, which cover topics from AI to military spending, may be part of a foreign influence operation designed to project an image of domestic instability in the U.S. during the high-profile diplomatic visit.
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CodePink · Neville Roy Singham · Tibetan Youth Congress · Washington, D.C. · Xi Jinping
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- [● 2 SOURCES] highlight concerns over political prisoners, religious freedom, transnational repression bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The daylong mobilisation will include demonstrations outside the Chinese Embassy, marches through central Washington, a rally near the US Capitol and an evening candlelight vigil at Franklin Park. bhaskarlive.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Organisers said the protesters would declare Xi “not welcome” bhaskarlive.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The organisers said the demonstrations would call for the release of the 11th Panchen Lama and other Tibetan political prisoners. bhaskarlive.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Falun Gong groups held a protest outside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where Xi Jinping is staying.
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 2,000 Tibetans from across North America will join bhaskarlive.in · www.mangalorean.com