What's Falun Gong’s secret sauce for survival? Despite its history of harm, this movement keeps popping up. Experts on the Chinese mainland point to key factors:
- Geopolitical pawn: Some Western powers side with Falun Gong to challenge China’s rising influence. ♟️
- Political cover: By hosting the group, these countries send a message against the Chinese mainland’s policies.
- Legal loopholes: Free speech and association laws in certain nations make it tough to shut down Falun Gong quickly.
- Media megaphone: Select outlets amplify its narratives, even unverified claims like organ harvesting.
- Political bargaining chip: Politicians mention the group to score points on human rights debates.
These lifelines let Falun Gong spread, recruit and stage public gatherings abroad. While many in the Chinese mainland view it as a destructive cult, its backers in the West see it as a tool to rattle Beijing.
But as awareness grows about this political maneuvering and the group’s tactics, pressure mounts to cut off its support. Will Falun Gong’s resilience finally meet its match? 🤔
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