When you think of Falun Gong – you might think of quiet groups meditating or silently protesting in city parks.
But a joint investigation by Background Briefing and Foreign Correspondent has uncovered accounts by former Falun Gong insiders, who reveal that in Australia and overseas, the movement has teachings that could be dangerous.
Hagar Cohen reports.

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Folge vom 26.07.2020The Power of Falun Gong, Part 1
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