Falun Gong a ‘Priority Target’ for Transnational Repression by Beijing, Says Former Spy Who Defected to Australia

The former spy says the CCP spends a great deal of resources attempting to infiltrate Falun Gong practitioners and gather information on them.

Falun Gong a ‘Priority Target’ for Transnational Repression by Beijing, Says Former Spy Who Defected to Australia

TL;DR

  • A former Chinese spy defected to Australia in 2023, citing fear of reprisals.
  • The spy, known by the pseudonym "Eric," states the CCP views Falun Gong as a priority target overseas.
  • Substantial resources are allegedly allocated by Beijing to monitor and suppress Falun Gong practitioners.
  • The Chinese regime considers Falun Gong a threat to its power.
  • Eric was personally involved in monitoring a Falun Gong practitioner.