New Zealand’s Auckland airport has defended its decision to order the
removal of a poster promoting the Falun Gong spiritual movement.
The poster – showing a woman meditating underneath the words ‘The world
needs truth, compassion and forbearance’ – was displayed in a gate lounge
for international travellers.
New Zealand’s Green Party has accused the airport of bowing to pressure from
China which regards Falun Gong as xxx.
However airport managing director, John Goulter, says the poster was taken
down after complaints from travellers but before a letter of complaint from
Chinese diplomats.
A Chinese embassy spokesman says Beijing’s consulate-general in Auckland
complained because Chinese residents and tourists were offended.
The Greens say it is shocking that New Zealand is adding to the persecution
of the Falun Gong by Beijing.
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