As a girl growing up in modern China, I've managed to lead a comfortable life. I didn't experience the blood and brutality as in the Cultural Revolution, and had no one told me the truth about the Chinese Communist Party's brutality, I might still be able to live as carelessly as others.

Falun Gong practitioners have defended our traditional culture, refused to give up their beliefs, and are doing good deeds while adhering to their practice. There is no reason why they should continue to be the subject of the CCP's persecution. I only wish I could understand the force behind their strong determination. I know they are good people. They are truly good.

Understanding this, I know that I can no longer be a part of the evil Party. So I have decided to withdraw my membership from all of the evil Party's organizations and become a true human being. I thank Falun Gong practitioners and their Master.

Tang Zhefang
Beijing, China
June 1, 2007

- Original Statement in Chinese, on Withdrawal from CCP Website