January 4th, 2008 is the 60th anniversary of Burma’s Independence Day, and we will mark it with a protest in front of Chinese consulate. India has recently frozen its arms sales to Burma for six months. We need China to do more, and a lot more. The time is from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The consulate office (where many visa applicants usually are) is closed between 12 pm to 1 pm; but it opens some days when there are many applicants. Beginning at 11:30 and ending at 1:00 will cover it in either case. And many who work in the City will be able to join us at lunch time.
When: Friday January 4, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (Stand up protests and meditation protests)
Where: Consulate General-China; 1450 Laguna St; San Francisco, CA 94115; (415) 674-2900; Get directions
How: Activists to protest with song and visuals while Buddhist monks and lay persons do a sitting Vipassana meditation. There could be rain, so bring your umbrella and rain coat. Please wear red and bring signs and banners.
Why: China is the primary and biggest enabler of Burma's regime. We demand China reverse its irresponsible policies towards Burma. China must stop its military, diplomatic and economic support of the junta which is bringing ruin and death to Burma. We demand that China NOT veto UN measures designed to pressure the regime. Until China takes such strong and effective measures, we call upon the international community to highlight bringing shame and humiliation upon the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Contact: 510 220 1323; 415-806-7425; 510 795 0405
