Australians Shocked by Revealing Documentary on Forced Organ Harvesting in China

A recent documentary exposing China's state-run forced organ harvesting program targeting Falun Gong practitioners left Australian audiences deeply disturbed. The film, which highlights the persecution of millions of followers of the spiritual practice, garnered strong reactions, with viewers describing it as "powerful" and "devastating."
Sydney resident Leila El-khoury expressed the need for her children to watch the film to appreciate their privileges in Australia. Labor Councillor Jane Grevtseva echoed this sentiment, calling the film "very, very powerful" and urging everyone to watch it. Grevtseva, who understands the risks of authoritarian regimes, emphasized the need for Australia to take stronger measures, including sanctions, to address the atrocities.
Falun Gong, founded in 1992 by Li Hongzhi, gained millions of followers in China before facing brutal suppression under former CCP leader Jiang Zemin. The persecution has led to countless detentions, tortures, and deaths, with organs harvested from victims used for transplant surgeries.
Dr. Sophia Bryskine of Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting highlighted Australia's lack of laws criminalizing transplant tourism, allowing citizens to travel to China for organs of unclear origin. Despite previous legislative efforts, no laws currently prohibit such practices.
John Deller of the Falun Dafa Association of Australia urged the government to take action, stating that inaction risks complicity. Deller emphasized that the issue stems from communism, not the Chinese people, and called for broader awareness to counter CCP influence in media.
The documentary, directed by Raymond Zhang, has received multiple awards, including Best Human Rights Documentary and Outstanding Achievement in global film competitions. Its impact underscores the urgent need for international action to end the atrocities.

Published: 6/15/2025