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<p>We have noted the recent report by the pressure group “The International Coalition
to End Transplant Abuse in China”. Officials attended public hearings organised by
the group, and its report is one of a number of sources of information that we are
taking into account when considering this issue.</p><p>If true, the practice of systematic,
state-sponsored organ harvesting would be truly horrifying. As such, we continue to
monitor the allegations and consider carefully all evidence presented on this issue.
We have also recently consulted the World Health Organization in both Geneva and Beijing.
Their view is that China is implementing an ethical, voluntary organ transplant system
in accordance with international standards, though they do have concerns about overall
transparency.</p><p>There is credible evidence that practitioners of Falun Gong are
subjected to serious mistreatment. We regularly raise concerns with China, including
on the extensive use of the death penalty and the treatment of religious and ethnic
minorities. We continue to keep this issue under review.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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