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The New York Times has revealed plans to continue publishing articles that undermine Shen Yun Performing Arts, with a recent focus on the group’s financial operations.
Shen Yun, a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, complies with laws and regulations by disclosing its financial status to the public. Despite this transparency, The New York Times has questioned Shen Yun’s cash flow.
While Shen Yun is known for its impressive performances and mission to share Chinese culture, many are unaware of its origins and the challenges faced by its artists. Founded in 2006, Shen Yun’s artists are primarily Falun Gong practitioners who have fled persecution in China by the CCP. These individuals, driven by faith, have established their own educational and training facilities on undeveloped land and embarked on a global tour.
From its humble beginnings in 2006 to expanding to eight groups by 2024, Shen Yun has grown into the fastest-growing arts company in American history, showcasing Chinese classical dance to global audiences.
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Shen Yun’s rapid global success is a testament to its exceptional quality, favorable timing, and financial independence. Despite the decline of traditional stage performances, Shen Yun has thrived without seeking government or corporate funding, showcasing remarkable growth in just a few years.
The revenue generated from performances supports the artists, production costs, and affiliated schools, promoting and preserving Chinese culture. Shen Yun’s efforts also create job opportunities and contribute to society’s cultural enrichment.
Amid global uncertainties, Shen Yun has demonstrated resilience and self-reliance, avoiding government subsidies during the pandemic. The organization’s dedication to its mission reflects a longstanding American tradition of hard work, wealth creation, and societal contribution.
The New York Times’ sustained criticism of Shen Yun overlooks its cultural significance and success, focusing instead on selective information to discredit the organization. It is important to note the significant financial resources spent by the CCP on suppressing its citizens, contrasting with Shen Yun’s modest income used for anti-persecution efforts.
It is difficult not to suspect that their reporting is driven by “true malice.”
As noted by Elon Musk, the media’s manipulation often lies in their choice of narrative rather than in spreading falsehoods. The New York Times consistently fails to delve into the founding purpose, struggles, efforts, and challenges faced by Shen Yun Performing Arts. They also neglect to highlight the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) extensive efforts to suppress Falun Gong, including exporting this suppression through spies and agents.
Recently, Australian legal scholar Yuan Hongbing received insider information from the CCP revealing Xi Jinping’s new strategies to suppress Falun Gong before the 20th National Congress. These strategies involve a media campaign and legal warfare against Falun Gong practitioners. The New York Times’ repeated attacks on Shen Yun, their silence on the CCP’s suppression of Falun Gong, and the legal battles faced by Shen Yun and Fei Tian all corroborate Yuan’s insider information.
Inadvertently, The New York Times has become a tool in the CCP’s agenda.
Please note that the views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily align with those of The Epoch Times.
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