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Falun

British  
/ ˌfɑːˈlʌn /

noun

  1. a city in central Sweden: iron and pyrites mines. Pop: 55 009 (2004 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The California-based computer networking giant rejects the accusations that it "aided and abetted" human rights abuses against members of the Falun Gong, which has been banned in China since 1999.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The crackdown on Christians fits a broader pattern that in recent years has included the persecution of Tibetan Buddhists, Uyghur Muslims, and members of smaller groups such as Falun Gong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

The site also prominently touts a book by Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

It was started by Chinese-Americans affiliated with a religious group called Falun Gong.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

But before the day set for the first reading Karin and Halvor made a journey to Falun, to purchase the wedding ring and the prayerbook.

From Jerusalem by Howard, Velma Swanston

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