Washington DC, April 27 -- A group of lawmakers expressed solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners on April 25, marking the 27th anniversary of a peaceful protest in China whose consequences continue to be felt today, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

The peaceful assembly, later referred to as the April 25 appeal, took place in 1999 and is considered one of the largest protests in recent Chinese history. Around 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners gathered in Beijing, seeking the release of detained followers and the freedom to practice their beliefs.

Despite initial assurances from authorities, the demonstration did not result in greater freedoms. Within three months, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a large-scale c...