China seeks to silence dissent overseas

BATAM, Indonesia — Four years ago, shortly after Indonesian followers of China's banned Falun Gong movement set up a radio station here, Beijing's embassy in Jakarta sent a stern letter to Indonesia's government.

Denouncing what it called an "evil cult" and a "tool for overseas anti-China forces," the embassy urged Indonesia to pay "close attention to the matter" and "take measures" to halt the radio broadcasts so as to avoid upsetting relations with Beijing.

Gatot Machali, the director of the station, got a leaked copy of the letter and laughed off China's demand. "It was ridiculous," he recalled.

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Paul Kane 06 Aug, 2011

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