London, April 3 – Tibetans and supporters here carried out a protest demonstration against Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday.
6 Tibetans and 4 Chinese sat on a 24-hour hunger strike to highlight the gross violation of human rights by the Chinese regime under Hu Jintao, in particular China’s repressive policies in Tibet.
Supporters shouted slogans against the Chinese government headed by Hu Jintao outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, where Hu was staying.
A candlelight vigil concluded the hunger strike, joined by Chinese from Falun Gong group and Burmese supporters joined in solidarity to condemn Hu Jintao for his lack of respect for human rights.
Phurbu Rinzin from Tibetan Community in Britain said, “We have taken these actions to remind Mr Hu Jintao of the deep pain Tibetans continue to suffer under China’s wrong and repressive policies in Tibet.”
Whilst protesting at the ExCel Centre earlier today, Karma Chura-Tsang, Director of Tibetan Youth UK said, “We are calling the world leaders to raise the issue of deepening crisis in Tibet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and call for an end to his government’s violent repression of the Tibetan people.”
Shao Jiang, a survivor of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989, who also participated in the hunger strike, stressed the importance of “freedom of expression, respect for human rights in China and the right to self-determination of Tibetan people.” He also called for democracy in China and justice for Tiananmen victims.
Prince Charles has reportedly raised Tibet with Hu Jintao when loud protest continued outside the hotel. Tibetan National Anthem fittingly concluded the protest against Hu Jintao in London, said a Tibetan protester.
report filed by Tibetan Community in Britain, edited by phayul
