As traditional Chinese New Year approaches, Chinese families expect happy year-end reunions and preparations for holiday celebrations. However, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its persecution of millions of Falun Gong practitioners in China, who, along with their families, still suffer from the pain and fear caused by kidnappings, harassment, and illegitimate judicial punishments. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is an ancient Chinese spiritual practice known to relieve stress and increase energy. It consists of simple, slow-moving meditation exercises and teachings on incorporating the principles of truth, compassion, and forbearance in everyday life. According to Minghui.org, a website that documents the CCP’s campaign of persecution against Falun Gong, at least 1,216 Falun Gong practitioners were kidnapped or harassed in January. The oppression was documented in 155 cities in a score of provinces and municipalities under the direct control of the Chinese regime. Notably, some of those affected are …