Shen Yun Performing Arts and Organ Harvesting in China; the evils of the CCP
In a deeply insightful discussion, Dave Hodges hosted Levi Browde, Executive Director of the Falun Dafa Information Center, on The Common Sense Show. The interview delved into China’s escalating persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, the suppression of Shen Yun, and the harrowing allegations of state-sponsored organ harvesting.
Browde began by providing an overview of Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline rooted in truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Popularized in the 1990s, it attracted millions of adherents in China. However, its rapid growth and independent nature provoked paranoia within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), leading to an intense, ongoing crackdown starting in 1999.
The conversation shifted to the plight of Shen Yun Performing Arts, a group closely connected with Falun Gong practitioners. Browde highlighted the CCP’s efforts to undermine Shen Yun’s performances worldwide, particularly in Taiwan. Shen Yun, known for reviving traditional Chinese culture through dance and music, represents values antithetical to the CCP’s propaganda-driven narratives. Browde noted instances of Chinese diplomatic pressure on theaters and governments to cancel shows, underscoring the regime’s fear of cultural truth-telling.
Hodges and Browde also addressed the CCP’s alleged organ harvesting program targeting prisoners of conscience, particularly Falun Gong practitioners. Browde cited independent investigations, such as the 2006 Matas-Kilgour report and findings by the China Tribunal, which uncovered a systematic operation where organs were forcibly extracted from living prisoners for lucrative transplants. He called it a crime against humanity, emphasizing the moral obligation for the international community to respond.
The interview concluded with a call to action. Browde urged global governments, human rights organizations, and individuals to speak out against the CCP’s abuses. He stressed the importance of public awareness, suggesting that supporting Shen Yun and disseminating truthful information about Falun Gong were essential steps in countering the CCP’s oppressive tactics.
This engaging discussion underscored the need for vigilance against authoritarian overreach and a commitment to defending human rights and cultural integrity.
