Pandemic, Persecution and Pushback

Trends and Analysis from the Suppression of Falun Gong in China and Beyond

Executive Summary

Understanding the Landscape

1. Background on Falun Gong

2. Background on the 610 Office

3. Background on False Labels

4. Key Statistics

Latest Trends

1. Harassment Increased Amid Pandemic

2. Zero-Out Campaign

3. Key Events Spur Persecution

4. Suppression of Legal Representation

5. Attacks in Hong Kong

Key Topics

1. Forced Organ Harvesting

2. Surveillance State

3. Transnational Repression

Response to Persecution

1. Grassroots Resilience and Resistance

2. International Government & NGO Response

The Road Ahead

1. Trends to Watch

2. Recommendations