Flushing, New York: Rally Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Nine Commentaries' Publication

(Minghui.org) The Global Service Center for Quitting the Chinese Communist Party (Tuidang Center) hosted a large rally in Flushing, one of the largest Chinese communities in New York, on November 3, 2024, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party (also known as the Nine Commentaries). Rally speakers condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) crimes and praised the significant impact the Nine Commentaries had on Chinese people and the world.

It was a nice day and Flushing’s main street was packed with pedestrians. Many of them stopped to listen to the speeches and some came closer to read the signs such as “The CCP ≠ China” and “Quitting the CCP organizations for a better future”. Some passersby gave a thumbs-up to show their support, or took pictures. Some renounced their memberships in the CCP organizations during the event.

A large-scale rally was held in Flushing, New York, on November 3 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.

Over 10 vehicles carrying signs about quitting the CCP organizations toured near the event.

Community Leader: The CCP Is Not Tolerated in New York

After the publication of the Nine Commentaries in November 2004, many people learned about the vicious nature of the CCP including violence, brutalities, and lies. A large number of Chinese people awakened as a result and more than 438 million have quit the CCP organizations.

Community leader Martha Flores-Vazquez

Flushing Democratic community leader Martha Flores-Vazquez spoke at the rally and said that many people now understand what is going on. That is why she thanked Falun Gong practitioners for sharing the information and she was proud of their efforts. She hopes more people join this and pass on the information to end the CCP’s atrocities. She also said the injustice is not tolerated in the land of freedom in New York.

Human Rights Advocate: A Book That Changed the World

Human rights advocate Tang Baiqiao

Tang Baiqiao, a pro-democracy activist, flew from Florida to New York to attend the event. He said Falun Gong practitioners have consistently countered the CCP in the past 20-plus years because of their kindness.

“After coming here I could feel the energy of kindness from you and this is the strongest energy I’ve ever felt,” he said. “I came here to salute you because you have been persistent in the past several decades despite being persecuted, being wronged, and being misunderstood. You are like a sword that pierces the darkness and leads people toward civilization as well as hope.”

Unparalleled Masterpiece

Zhang Jing from Women’s Rights in China

Zhang Jing, the founder of Women’s Rights in China, still remembers how she felt when she read the Nine Commentaries 20 years ago. “It was the most comprehensive, systematic, and excellent book I ever read,” she said. “Twenty years have passed, but nothing else reveals the CCP’s vicious nature so thoroughly.”

Award-Winning Director: Life Changed Because of a Book

Award-winning television director Li June

Li Jun, an award-winning television director, said he also felt fortunate after he read the book when it was first published. “The book helped me understand that the CCP is an evil specter at its core, like poison. From that moment, I completely abandoned any hope for the regime,” he said. “Can we imagine a poison that does not harm people? Can we imagine an evil specter that is kind to people? That is why my life changed since then and I feel very fortunate.”

Media Vice-President: Everyone Is a Victim of the CCP

News media vice-president Wang Xueke

Wang Xueke, Vice-President for the Chinese language Epoch Times said, whether we feel it or not, everyone is a victim of the CCP’s brutality.

“After the CCP destroyed the 5,000 year old traditional culture in China, the moral values degenerated quickly. That’s why we saw so many counterfeit and poisonous products. We may consume them before realizing them,” he explained. “Please do not assume that this has nothing to do with you because the CCP hasn’t suppressed you – everyone is a victim.”

All Roommates Withdraw from the Party

Gong Kai said he obtained the Freegate software while he studying at a college in China, and he and the other roommates all read the Nine Commentaries.

“Afterwards, we did not attend the CCP’s Youth League activities, nor did we pay its dues,” he said. “One roommate who was a preparatory CCP member also quit. In the end, every one in the dorm quit the CCP organizations.

Withdrawing from the CCP

Mr. Liu renounced his membership in the CCP organizations in April 2023. He came to this event with a friend. “I like this activity and it’s very exciting,” his friend said. After the rally, he declared to quit the CCP organizations and received a certificate from the Tuidang Center.

When he lived in China Mr. Liu rented an apartment to a doctor who practiced Falun Gong. The police arrested Mr. Liu, and claimed he was “hiding Falun Gong personnel.” After he was beaten badly twice and detained for three days, he was worried what would happen next, so he fled China and came to the U.S.

Helping Spread the Information

Mr. Sun said he used to help install satellite dishes in China for people to watch NTD Television. At first, he figured out how to access Voice of America programs and later on NTD Television. He watched the Nine Commentaries several times and later sold that kind of satellite dish to help others.

From the Nine Commentaries, Mr. Sun learned the true story of the CCP. He was very thankful for the book and quit the CCP organizations after the rally.

Ms. Zhang from Hunan Province said her ex-husband became a political prisoner for supporting the democratic movement in 1989, followed by a prison term of four years for Counter-Revolutionary Group Crime. After a friend brought him a copy of the Nine Commentaries when he traveled overseas, he helped produce DVDs on this own and sometimes even worked the entire night. When officers from the State Security Bureau ransacked his place, they found DVDs, and he was detained and threatened.

Mr. Li from Shandong Province said his mother produced books and DVDs on the Nine Commentaries. As a high school student, he often put these materials in his school bag and helped her distribute them. No one paid attention to him since he was a student. But his mother, Li Cailing was arrested 12 times, sent to brainwashing centers 6 times, and sent to a forced labor camp once.

“Falun Gong practitioners worked so hard preparing these materials. I sincerely hope more people, especially Chinese, read this book and watch the video. It’s a must-read book for all of us.”

Tuidang Center President: The True CCP Is Exposed

Yi Zhongyuan, President of the Tuidang Center, said the Nine Commentaries is a gift from the divine and helps awaken people’s conscience. In the most peaceful way, it is changing China and bringing China back to tradition and kindness—a true era of China without communism.

In particular, the Nine Commentaries exposes the CCP’s nature, like nine swords. Many people now realize the CCP is brutal, against humanity and against the divine. This is also why Yi is calling more people to join the effort, stay away from brutalities and lies, and embrace a better future.