Statement by The Universe Publishing Company

[Minghui Net] We have recently learned that someone in the United States has usurped the names of "The Universe Publishing Company" and the Falun Gong volunteer contact persons in New York, and is sending out letters to people in China to instigate rebellion. The content of these letters is about the "Democratic Personages" and the "Tibet-Independence Members." It explicitly asks the recipient to get in touch with the unemployed and encourage them to rise up in revolt. The envelope reads, "Recipient- Practitioner X, Building X, X Street, X City, X Province, China", and "Sender- The Universe Publishing, PO BOX... U.S.A."

We hereby make the following solemn statement:

The Universe Publishing Co. has neverwe repeat, never written any letters to anyone in China. Falun Gong practitioners would never get involved in political struggles, nor fight for benefits in human society.

And we hereby issue a serious warning:

Falun Dafa practitioners are different from ordinary people and will not be taken advantage of. Any government, organization, or individuals that attempt to pursue their own motives by either taking advantage of or framing Falun Gong practitioners will definitely receive the due retribution they deserve.

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June 20, 2001