🎥 Watch: Shen Yun Presenters' Press Conference on Toronto Cancellation
Shen Yun presenters held a press conference in response to the Four Seasons Centre's cancellation of six Toronto performances following CCP-linked hoax bomb threats. Watch the full briefing on Gan Jing World:
2025 Intelligence: Xi Jinping's Escalated Campaign
Leaked CCP internal directives from 2022 reveal that Xi Jinping ordered intensified efforts to silence Falun Gong globally, employing sophisticated disinformation and lawfare tactics to undermine its reputation and disrupt its activities. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom identifies China as the world's most prolific perpetrator of transnational repression, targeting Falun Gong practitioners with unprecedented scope and aggression.
🚨 BREAKING: Toronto Shen Yun Shows Cancelled After CCP-Linked Bomb Threats (April 2026)
On April 2, 2026, Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts cancelled the remaining five Shen Yun Performing Arts shows — six of eight performances in total — affecting nearly 10,000 ticketholders. The cancellation followed a bomb threat received on March 29, written in Swedish and sent from a Chinese Gmail account, threatening to detonate explosives at both the venue and Parliament Hill unless the show was stopped.
Toronto Police investigated and declared the threat unfounded. A similar threat hit Mississauga's Living Arts Centre on March 15. The Falun Dafa Association of Toronto reports that over 150 similar false bomb threats have targeted Shen Yun globally — none has ever materialized. Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau previously traced comparable threats to Xi'an, China. The same email sender also threatened UK venues in January 2026.
Canadian MPs Judy Sgro (chair, Parliamentary Friends of Falun Gong), Garnett Genuis, Marc Dalton, Amarjeet Gill, and Ned Kuruc publicly condemned the incident, stating CCP foreign interference and transnational repression have no place in Canada. Shen Yun's presenter said the venue's decision "sets a concerning precedent that foreign actors can disrupt Canadian business operation and society at will."
🚨 2025-2026 Escalation Alert
Physical attacks, death threats, and harassment incidents have significantly increased, with false impersonation and coordinated smear campaigns on digital platforms specifically targeting Shen Yun Performing Arts and intimidating practitioners worldwide.
📄 NEW: 2025 Canada Report Released
A comprehensive new report documents foreign interference and transnational repression operations targeting Falun Gong practitioners in Canada. This detailed analysis reveals systematic CCP tactics, documented cases, and the impact on Canadian democracy and human rights.
Methods of Transnational Repression
Harassment & Threats
Direct threats and harassment through phone calls, emails, and social media to intimidate practitioners and their families. This includes death threats and warnings about consequences for family members in China.
Family Pressure
Threatening and pressuring family members who remain in China to force practitioners to stop their activities abroad. This includes threats of imprisonment, job loss, and educational discrimination against family members.
Economic Coercion
Using economic pressure, including threats to business interests, employment opportunities, and financial assets both in China and abroad. This includes pressure on employers and business partners.
Online Surveillance
Monitoring social media, websites, and online activities to track and intimidate practitioners. This includes hacking attempts, fake social media accounts, and coordinated online harassment campaigns.
Diplomatic Pressure
Using diplomatic channels to pressure host countries to restrict or silence Falun Gong activities. This includes lobbying government officials and influencing policy decisions.
Media Manipulation
Spreading disinformation and propaganda through state-controlled media outlets abroad, attempting to discredit Falun Gong and influence public opinion in democratic societies.
2025 Intelligence Report: Escalated Tactics
🎭 Sophisticated Disinformation
Deployment of advanced disinformation campaigns using proxies and covert channels to undermine Falun Gong's reputation, with particular focus on discrediting Shen Yun performances.
⚖️ Lawfare Operations
Strategic use of legal systems in host countries to harass and burden practitioners with frivolous lawsuits and legal challenges designed to drain resources and intimidate.
🌐 Digital Platform Infiltration
False impersonation and coordinated attacks on digital platforms, creating fake accounts to spread disinformation and harass practitioners and their supporters.
👥 Diaspora Mobilization
Mobilization of Chinese diaspora communities to isolate and harass practitioners through community pressure, employment threats, and social ostracization.
Recent International Incidents
🇨🇦 Toronto Four Seasons Centre Cancellation (April 2026)
Six of eight Shen Yun performances at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre cancelled after bomb threats written in Swedish and sent from a Chinese Gmail account targeted both the venue and Parliament Hill. Toronto Police ruled the threats unfounded; the venue cancelled anyway, affecting ~10,000 ticketholders. Same sender previously threatened UK venues in January 2026; comparable threats have been traced to Xi'an, China.
🇷🇺 Russia Escalation (2025)
Falun Gong practitioners received harsh sentences reminiscent of persecution in China, reflecting a disturbing export of repression tactics to allied nations.
🌍 Global Surveillance Expansion
Reports document increased stalking, harassment, threats, and coercion of practitioners while engaging in advocacy or public awareness activities about persecution.
🎪 Shen Yun Targeted Attacks
Coordinated campaign to disrupt and discredit Shen Yun Performing Arts through intimidation, venue pressure, and digital smear campaigns across multiple countries.
Impact on Democratic Societies
This escalated transnational repression represents an unprecedented threat to democratic institutions, international law, and the sovereignty of host nations. The chilling effect extends beyond Falun Gong communities, undermining free speech and religious freedom for all citizens.
🚨 International Law Violation
Transnational repression violates multiple international laws and treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also violates the sovereignty of democratic nations and their right to protect their citizens.
2025 International Responses
🇺🇸 U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Officially designated China as the world's most prolific perpetrator of transnational repression, with specific focus on systematic targeting of Falun Gong practitioners through stalking, harassment, threats, and family coercion.
USCIRF Report🇪🇺 European Parliament Action
Condemned the persecution and called for investigations, suspension of extradition treaties with China, and stronger protections for Falun Gong practitioners in EU member states.
EU Parliament Statement🇨🇦 Canadian Intelligence Assessment
Released comprehensive threat assessment detailing China's transnational repression operations and their impact on Canadian sovereignty and citizen safety.
Canadian Report🇩🇪 German Foreign Ministry
Issued strong statements condemning the ongoing persecution and supporting international efforts to counter transnational repression against religious minorities.
German Statement🚨 Urgent Call for Coordinated Response
International experts emphasize the need for stronger protections and sanctions against perpetrators of transnational repression to safeguard religious freedom and human rights. Coordinated international responses are essential to counter this unprecedented threat to global democracy.
How to Protect Yourself
Document Everything
Keep detailed records of all harassment, threats, and suspicious activities. This includes saving emails, recording phone calls (where legal), and documenting incidents.
Report to Authorities
Report incidents to local law enforcement, human rights organizations, and relevant government agencies. Many countries have specific units to handle foreign interference.
Secure Your Digital Life
Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious about what you share online. Consider using encrypted communication tools.
Build Community Support
Connect with other practitioners and human rights organizations for support and protection. Strength in numbers can help deter harassment.
Know Your Rights
Educate yourself about your legal rights in your host country and the protections available to you as a resident or citizen.
Stay Informed
Keep up to date with the latest developments in transnational repression and government responses to better protect yourself and others.