Chinese Community in the Netherlands Rallies to Support Xinyi Villagers, Strongly Condemns CCP's Violent Crackdown

Chinese Community in the Netherlands Rallies in Support of Rights-Defending Villagers in Xinyi, Cantonia, Strongly Condemns CCP's Violent Crackdown

Release Date: March 30, 2026 Published by: Voice of Anti-Communism in the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM — On the afternoon of March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, over a dozen dissidents, pro-democracy activists, and human rights advocates from across the Netherlands gathered at the square in front of Amsterdam Central Station. The rally was held to stand in solidarity with the rights-defending villagers of Wangyong Village, Shuikou Town, Xinyi City, Cantonia Province, who recently suffered a violent crackdown, and to strongly condemn the local government and CCP authorities for their bloody suppression of peaceful protesters.

Background: Forced Construction of a Crematorium Under the Guise of "Road Building"

Confirmed by multiple information sources, the local government of Xinyi City (under the jurisdiction of Maoming, Cantonia) had long been expropriating land under the pretext of constructing "Liru Avenue." It was not until a public notice was issued on March 16, 2026, that local villagers discovered the true purpose of the land: the construction of a funeral parlor and crematorium project named "Yifuyuan." With a total investment of approximately 145 million RMB, the chosen site is a mere 200 meters from the nearest residences, less than 700 meters from Wangyong Village, about 600 meters from a nearby primary school, and adjacent to the local domestic water source.

When villagers began to hold peaceful petitions at the village committee and the gates of the Xinyi City Government on March 17, demanding the withdrawal of the project and transparency of information, they were met not with dialogue, but with violent dispersion by large numbers of riot police. Batons, water cannons, and tear gas were deployed, sparing not even the elderly. Footage of a white-haired elderly woman charging the front lines alone, throwing eggs and stones at the police cordon, spread widely on overseas social media, deeply moving countless viewers. On March 25, the protests escalated further, with hundreds to over a thousand citizens gathering in the city center. Authorities deployed a massive riot police presence, employing "divide and encircle" tactics, firing tear gas, and detaining multiple individuals.

Following the crackdown, authorities immediately imposed road closures and power outages on several villages, initiated comprehensive censorship of online public opinion, and subjected multiple individuals who posted videos of the scene to police interrogation or detention.

(Image/Note Caption: Personal profiles of Xinyi Party Secretary Gong Qing, the official in charge of the crematorium project, and Lin Haisen, Vice Mayor and Chief of the Public Security Bureau responsible for the crackdown on villagers, were displayed at the scene. Provided by event organizer Jiang Peikun)

The Rally: Voices Across Provinces Gather in Amsterdam

Hosted by the Voice of Anti-Communism in the Netherlands, the rally attracted Chinese dissidents and pro-democracy activists residing in the Netherlands from various provinces across mainland China, including Cantonia, Kwangsi, Hubei, Hunan, Henan, Anhui, Gansu, and Heilongjiang. Supporters of the Cantonia, Kwangsi, and Jinland independence movements were also in attendance. Participants displayed an over six-meter-long white banner. The left side of the banner featured the historic photo of the elderly Xinyi woman throwing eggs, while the right side stated their demands in both Chinese and English, headlined: "中國停止暴力鎮壓，我們為信宜發聲！China, stop the violent crackdown now! We stand up for justice!"

The event included street speeches, the distribution of flyers, and the chanting of protest slogans. Flags representing Cantonia (the tricolor Kapok flag), South Yue independence, Kwangsi independence, and Jinland independence were also flown at the scene. During the event, several local Dutch citizens stopped to inquire and express their support, and passing Tibetan groups also voiced their solidarity.

Voices of Solidarity: Unanimous Condemnation and Calls for International Attention

Rally speaker and representative of the host organization, Voice of Anti-Communism in the Netherlands, Xing Songlin, stated in his declaration that the villagers have the right to know and the right to express themselves. The local government not only deceived the public by secretly building a crematorium but also used armed force to suppress villagers engaging in lawful, peaceful defense of their rights. "This is not only a brutal trampling of basic human rights but also a blatant provocation against the spirit of the rule of law," he said.

Rally convener Du Binghui, originally from Luoyang, Henan, strictly demanded the immediate cessation of all violent expulsions and illegal arrests of demonstrators; the unconditional release of all individuals arrested for defending their rights; a thorough investigation and the pursuit of legal accountability for those responsible, including Xinyi Party Secretary Gong Qing and Vice Mayor/Public Security Chief Lin Haisen; and that authorities respect public opinion, withdraw the controversial project, and lawfully conduct a new environmental assessment and site selection.

Event organizer Jiang Peikun, from Shunde, Cantonia, delivered an impassioned speech in Cantonese, using the plight of the Xinyi villagers to expose the CCP's customary tactics of "deception, violence, and blockade." Referring to the elderly Xinyi woman throwing eggs, he said emotionally: "What she threw was not at the police shields, but at the face of the CCP!" He called on fellow Cantonia natives to unite and awaken, warning, "Today it is Xinyi; tomorrow it could be Foshan, Zhongshan, or Shenzhen!"

Pro-democracy activist Wei Zhijian from Nanning, Kwangsi, stood in solidarity with Xinyi, invoking the historically close ties between the Cantonia and Kwangsi regions. He pointed out that the Xinyi incident is "by no means unique to Cantonia," but a microcosm of the systemic oppression carried out by the CCP's totalitarian rule across southern China. He urgently appealed: "Stop kneeling to beg for 'stability,' and stand up to fight for freedom!"

(Image/Note Caption: Wu Xianfen, an elderly dissident from Harbin, Heilongjiang, residing in the Netherlands. Provided by event organizer Jiang Peikun)

Wu Xianfen, an elderly dissident from Harbin, Heilongjiang, residing in the Netherlands (who attended accompanied by her son Jiang Hong shortly after being discharged from the hospital), earnestly called on the relevant departments to "publish project information, listen to villagers' opinions, and seek a more reasonable solution between public interests and residents' interests." Her sincere tone moved those present.

Yu Yang, originally from Anhui, pointed directly to the root of the problem: "When a government fears its people expressing their opinions, when communication is replaced by control, and when negotiation is replaced by coercion, this is not just a local issue, but a systemic one." He emphasized that Xinyi is not an isolated incident; similar situations repeatedly occur regarding environmental, land, labor, and free speech issues, all pointing to a systemic dilemma lacking genuine public participation and oversight.

Liu Bowen, a pro-democracy activist from Xiaogan, Hubei, who traveled specifically from Overijssel province over a hundred kilometers away, stated: "We stand here today to make more people see these ignored situations... We cannot let them be forgotten in silence, nor let lives fade away soundlessly." He called for an independent and transparent investigation into the situation, demanding accountability and urging that the issue be faced with reason and restraint.

Hao Wangyong from Qingyang, Gansu, who took a train for several hours specifically to attend, spoke passionately: "If living requires surrendering one's dignity as the price, then resistance is the only way to breathe. History will not only remember the brute force of the oppressors; it will more deeply engrave the glory of the resisters."

Liu Xiaobin, a Christian and dissident from Hengyang, Hunan, issued a direct warning to the police involved in the crackdown: "This is a watershed moment testing your conscience. When democracy arrives, your so-called 'merits' for suppressing the people today will be the irrefutable evidence of your monstrous crimes, and you won't be able to deny it."

(Image/Note Caption: Rally participants trampling and spitting on a portrait of Xi Jinping and the CCP's five-star blood flag. Video screenshot)

Conclusion of the Rally: Flags Flying High, Trampling on Tyranny

As the rally drew to a close, the atmosphere reached its climax. The crowd lined up, holding high the flags representing Cantonia, South Yue independence, Kwangsi independence, and Jinland independence, unfurling them in the wind at the Amsterdam Central Station square. Subsequently, participants took turns trampling and spitting on a portrait of Xi Jinping and the CCP's five-star flag laid on the ground while chanting slogans in unison. Through this powerful symbolic action, they expressed their anger and contempt toward the CCP's dictatorial regime, while transmitting their solidarity and will to resist across the ocean to the suffering compatriots in Xinyi.

Key Points of the Rally's Declaration

The Voice of Anti-Communism in the Netherlands issued a statement at the rally, laying out the following four demands:

1. Strongly condemn the local government for disregarding public opinion, operating in secret, and deceiving the public under the guise of "road building";

2. Strongly condemn the violent crackdown on peaceful rights-defending citizens using batons, water cannons, and tear gas;

3. Demand the immediate lifting of blockades on all villages in Xinyi, the restoration of communication and internet freedom, and the release of all arrested villagers;

4. Demand legal accountability for the officials who ordered the use of force, including Xinyi Party Secretary Gong Qing and Vice Mayor/Public Security Chief Lin Haisen.

The statement emphasized: "Human rights are universal values, and freedom from fear is everyone's fundamental right. Any 'stability' that attempts to rely on violence is a tower built on sand."

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