Verbal Comments - Belinda Yu October 21, 2025
Town of Los Gatos Government
110 E. Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Council Members:
We are writing to respectfully request your support in issuing a recognition letter/certificate to honor
Shen Yun Performing Arts for its upcoming performances in Northern California.
The world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Northern California from December 24,
2025, to March 29, 2026, presenting 21 performances in six cities—San Jose, San Francisco,
Sacramento,Folsom,Modesto,and Fresno(https://shenyun.com/ca)—as part of its 2026 world tour.
Over the years, audiences from across Northern California have praised Shen Yun's artistry and mission,
often sharing how the performances leave them both inspired and uplifted.
This year, in particular, the recognition letters carry extraordinary significance.
Founded in New York in 2006 by artists who practice Falun Dafa—a meditation practice banned in
China but freely followed worldwide—Shen Yun Performing Arts seeks to revive 5,000 years of
divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture and values,much of which has been lost under communist
rule.
Many of its founding artists fled persecution by the Chinese Communist Party(CCP)and rebuilt their
artistic careers in the United States. Over the past 19 years, Shen Yun has grown from one to eight
touring companies, performing in over 200 cities each year and becoming a global cultural phenomenon.
However, the CCP continues to block Shen Yun from performing in China and has expanded efforts to
interfere with its performances abroad, including through U.S. media, social platforms, and legal
channels.More background and supporting details are provided in the enclosed materials.
Your recognition would highlight Shen Yun's exceptional efforts to preserve traditional Chinese culture
and its important role in enriching the cultural life of Northern California communities. It would also
demonstrate a firm commitment to artistic freedom, cultural diversity, and the universal values of liberty
and expression, especially as Shen Yun continues to face escalating transnational repression from the
CCP.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at belindayu2525@gmail.com.
Best regards,
Belinda Yu
On behalf of San Francisco Falun Buddha Study Association, Shen Yun's Northern California presenter
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1. Shen Yun's 20th Anniversary-
A Journey of Tribulations and Triumphs
2. When Persecution Hits Home
3. 20 Years of Defying Beijing's Attempts to
Destroy Our Company
4. Attempted Bribery of U.S. Agency Foiled as
Shen Yun Seeks to Dismiss Baseless Lawsuits
5. About Our Campus, Professional Artists, and Student
Performers
6. What Do Local Government Leaders Say About Us?
7. Letter From the President of Fei Tian College,
Where Shen Yun Artists Are Trained
8. Dr. Damon Noto,MD: How I Care for Shen Yun Performers
9. The New York Times Inaccurate Coverage of Shen Yun —
What You Need to Know
10. Videos and Interviews About Shen Yun
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS 1
Shen Yun's 20th Anniversary.
A Journey of Tribulations and Triumphs!
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often in the face of tremendous odds.
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In 2006,we were a small group of first-generation Chinese
SHEN YUN immigrants—some fleeing religious persecution—who came together
PERFORMING ARTS in New York's Hudson Valley with a shared dream:to revive the
*PM*WEE timeless arts and authentic traditions that were being eradicated in
our homeland.Working entirely as volunteers through long hours
of learning and perseverance,by year's end,we crafted our first
performance—Shen Yun.
Shen Yun was founded by practitioners of Falun Gong,a Buddhist
spiritual practice brutally suppressed by the Chinese regime.Its
roots extend back millennia and represent a direct lineage to China's
authentic culture and spiritual traditions. Falun Gong includes
meditation,gentle exercises,and moral teachings that inspire people to
live one's life with honesty;compassion,and resilience.
For 25 years,the Chinese regime has demonized our faith and
imprisoned,tortured, and killed our loved ones in China.The regime
also brought the persecution to the shores of U.S. deploying every
tactic in its arsenal to sabotage our company.
This past year witnessed a sharp escalation: over a hundred
death threats directed at our artists,baseless lawsuits filed by foreign
nationals in U.S. courts,orchestrated disinformation in the media, and
even attempts to provoke U.S. government investigations.Each thread
traces back to influences from Beijing.
Why is Beijing so afraid of Shen Yun?Shen Yun's performances
resurrect China's 5,000-year-old culture,a spiritual legacy the Chinese
regime has ruthlessly tried to erase for decades. Shen Yun dance stories
also expose the regime's brutal religious persecutions.Furthermore,
the unparalleled artistry and heartfelt sincerity of our performers
dismantle Beijing's 25-year smear campaign to vilify Falun Gong.
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS 2
When Persecution Hits Home
Nearly 100 of Shen Yun's artists—or their families—are victims of the Chinese regime's
ruthless suppression of their faith. Here are a few of their stories...
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spent over a decade in prison or forced labor camps and remains
imprisoned to this day.I urge the international community to
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arrested for practicing Falun Gong.To protest the unjust
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20 Years of Defying Beijing's
Attempts to Destroy Our Company
When our performers dance on stage depicting persecution in
China,it is not merely an artistic performance. For many of us,the
a '1 persecution is a daily reality.
Nearly 100 of our current artists—or their families—have been
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Shen Yun artists holding Shen Yun flourished,we faced intrusions by Chinese spies at our
Aphotos of their family members headquarters,burglaries at our homes,life-threatening sabotage of
who were persecuted or our buses,relentless cyberattacks on our websites,and illicit pressures
even killed by the Chinese from Chinese embassies urging governments and theaters to cancel
Communist Party for their faith.
There are almost 100 artists in our performances. Smear campaigns proliferated across American
Shen Yun right now with such media and social media.And now we know—this was all by design.
painful stories.
Over the past year, Beijing's campaign to destroy Shen
Yun has escalated dramatically.According to renowned China
insiders and leaked documents,in 2022, CCP leader Xi Jinping
issued directives to employ"lawfare and disinformation in the
U.S.,"with the explicit aim of"turning American society against
250 incidents Shen Yun"and prompting"investigations by U.S. agencies."The
40 countries challenges confronting our company today—over a hundred of
in many canes,Chinese rilpiontate death threats against our artists,groundless lawsuits filed mostly by
were the main actors in attempting foreign nationals in U.S. courts,disinformation in the media, and
to silence Shan Yon
provocations to instigate U.S. government probes—match Beijing's
A.Over 250 incidents across
more than 40 countries of the insidious designs with chilling precision.
Chinese regime(or its proxies)
targeting Shen Yun have been
documented.
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS 4
Attempted Bribery of U.S. Agency Foiled as
Shen Yun Seeks to Dismiss Baseless Lawsuits
Shen Yun has endured a barrage of frivolous lawsuits for the
past several years,most of which were initiated by individuals with
JJ ` direct connections to China or the Chinese regime. In every instance,
-41` `` ' +- l . New York judges have dismissed these claims decisively,with the most
ti '' '': recent dismissed"with prejudice."At the same time,a Chinese spy,
who confessed to gathering information for these suits,was arrested by
the FBI and convicted for attempting to bribe the IRS into launching
an investigation against Shen Yun. Sadly,these legal actions impose
. a heavy toll on on our company,siphoning precious resources and
spawning bad press that seeks to sow disdain for Shen Yun in the
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who confessed to collecting
intelligence for lawsuits against In a new set of lawsuits,the plaintiffs are a few former Shen Yun
Shen Yun,meets with CCP performers.As in prior complaints,the individuals who filed these
leader Xi Jinping.Chen was later
arrested by the FBI when he new lawsuits have documented ties to China.They filed their suits only
tried to bribe the IRS to open an after departing the U.S. and forging ties with the Chinese government-
investigation into Shen Yun. linked Beijing Dance Academy.
We are resolutely seeking dismissal of these new,baseless
actions.Yet,their true harm often stems from the distorted narratives
they create that are then propagated through media channels.
Shen Yun attorney Justin Butterfield remarked: "The
plaintiffs' allegations do not raise any violations of federal law. They are
casting aspersions upon entirely legal,and in fact common, activity for
institutions with elite training programs and religious communities."
More than 1,500 current and former Shen Yun artists, and
immediate family members well versed in our company's ethos and
daily rhythms,have signed a petition to counter the accusations
propagated through these lawsuits and echoed in some media.
Their petition implores the Department of Justice to investigate
these calculated assaults,saying, "We are horrified to see the gross
distortions and false narratives about our work,our faith,and our
way of life echoing through mainstream media."
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About Our Campus, Professional Artists,
and Student Performers
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Orange County,New York,Dragon Springs is a 400-acre campus that
combines the natural beauty of New York state with ancient Chinese architecture,performing arts,
academic learning, and spiritual practice. The campus hosts four distinct entities: (1) Buddhist temple
grounds featuring authentic Tang Dynasty-style architecture, (2) Fei Tian Academy of the Arts and(3)
Fei Tian College—the schools where many Shen Yun artists are trained—and(4)the headquaters and
training center for Shen Yun Performing Arts.
The core of Shen Yun Performing Arts' roster consists of
seasoned professionals,and among them are some of the best in the
world. Our primary artform, classical Chinese dance,is one of the
most demanding artforms in the world. To perform at elite levels,it
takes an elite level of preparation,dedication, and athleticism—similar
"' to Olympic-level gymnastics training.In fact,like elite gymnastics,
• classical Chinese dance is a young persons'endeavor. Most dancers
peak in their late teens and early twenties.
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-12 College is accredited by the same institution that accredits Harvard,
Yale,and other prestigious universities around the U.S.Both schools
are elite artistic institutions with a religious foundation.
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What Do Local Government
Leaders Say About Us?
Over the years,local and national government leaders have visited Dragon Springs, and come to
appreciate and even work closely with the performers,staff, and volunteers at the campus.Here are a
few recent highlights from speeches and interviews:
"I've had the privilege of visiting many times, spending time with
cra whole host of community members...It is such a special,special
place,not only physically beautiful,but morally and spiritually such
a rich and beautiful,beautiful place. I want to reiterate my corn-
mitment that Shen Yun should and must be able to perform
in every corner of the United States and around the world,
and we'll continue to fight to make sure that that happens."
—Pat Ryan, Congressman (D-NY)represents Dragon Springs'district;
also served two combat tours in Iraq, earning two Bronze Stars.
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I'm so proud that they call Orange County their home."
—Steve Neuhaus, County Executive of Orange County,NY, where
Dragon Springs is situated, and Officer in the Navy Reserve
"Many of those who live in our city work or volunteer
time at Dragon Springs,where they endeavor to preserve
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for young people, and serve as a training ground for the
world's leading classical Chinese dancers and musicians.
I applaud the efforts of the Falun Gong community and am proud
to have them in our wonderful city."
—Joe DeStefano,Mayor of Middletown,NY, located just down
the road from Shen Yun's training center
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Letter From the President of Fei Tian College,
Where Shen Yun Artists Are Trained
As the President of Fei Tian College,I have the honor of working with some
f' of the world's most talented young artists every day. It's a privilege I don't
take lightly.At Fei Tian we strive to foster lives of purpose in our students
R while also preparing them for the demands of professional careers in the
arts.We balance this with an unwavering commitment to student well-be-
) ,' ing. It's something close to heart for me as a Professor and mentor to stu-
dents—as well as a former dancer myself.
Vine Lee
President Our school isn't just a performing arts conservatory,but also groundbreak-
Fei Tian College ing and innovative.While many are familiar with the world-class organiza-
tion known as Shen Yun,which many of our students have the opportunity
to perform with,lesser known is our institution:Fei Tian College.
I'd like to take a moment to tell you about what makes the College so special,
and help provide a fuller picture of what we do.
1. We are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Educa-
tion, and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
2. We're the first college in the U.S.to offer a BFA and MFA in classical
Chinese dance;we also offer performing arts degrees in music and
stage production.
3. Fei Tian is also a religiously affiliated college,founded by practitioners
of Falun Gong.We're a mission-driven school,with a strong emphasis
on personal development.
4. Admissions are need-blind,and all students receive full scholarships.
Every student graduates debt-free.
5. The innovative curriculum is bilingual and bicultural (Chinese-En-
glish), and prepares students for the demands of careers as performing
artists.
6. Students have once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities through
the college's unique practicum program, administered in collaboration
with Shen Yun Performing Arts.
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7. This is made possible by the school's flipped calendar,which is similar to
those in Australasia—with summer and fall classes, and a winter vacation
or flexible term.
8. The college has exceptional facilities,which accreditors have compared
favorably to those of The Juilliard School.
9. In a professional performing arts program,the physical and mental
demands on aspiring artists can be high,as you might expect—similar to
those experienced by Division 1 or Olympic athletes.
10. Student safety and wellness are always a focus,as such. The campus has
a robust public safety staff and a team of seasoned medical professionals
available 24/7.Meditation and wellness initiatives are a major part of
campus life.
11. The campus has a focus on community and face-to-face interactions—as
reflected by the school's responsible-use-of-technology initiatives that
were well ahead of their time.
12. While some students seek to pursue other paths after enrolling,the vast
majority of students find fulfillment at the College—as reflected in the
98%first-year retention rate over the past 3 incoming classes, and an 83%
graduation rate for our most recent cohort—both well above national and
regional averages.
It's a balancing act,to be sure,especially as a faith group targeted by the pow-
erful communist regime of China—an economic superpower with influence
and operations even right here,in the free world.But at Fei Tian we have a
wonderfully dedicated and thoughtful faculty, a sense of greater purpose, and
culture of self-improvement that translates into always looking for ways to
grow and do better—even as we begin our second decade of operations.
I invite you to learn more about our college and its programs at our website,
feitian.edu, or to hear from some of our graduates,in their own words,by
visiting shenyuncommunity.org.
Thank you for your time and interest,as well as for your support of the arts.
Sincerely,
istee
Vina Lee
President,Fei Tian College
FEI TIAN COLLEGE 140 Galley Hill Rd, Cuddebackville, NY 12729,USA
+1 (845)672-0550 contact@feitian.edu www.feitian.edu
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Shen Yun performers were denied medical care,I walked into my
clinic in Hackensack,New Jersey. One of my clinic's physicians R
immediately spoke up: "This is ridiculous;'she told me, "we just
had three Shen Yun dancers here in the past two weeks. What
kind of story is this?" '
The Times'narrative is so shockingly far from the truth. Shen Yun
is a big company with hundreds of dancers at the very peak of
athletic performance.Injuries are not as common as one might
think,but they do happen.At any given time,I can tell you who is
getting X-rays,who is getting MRIs, and who is in physical thera- Dr. Damon Noto,MD
py.We have a steady flow of patients from Shen Yun and they are Award-winning physician
getting regular medical care and treatment. at the Spine and Joint Center
serving New York and New
I regularly work with a range of athletes like football players and Jersey. Dr.Noto was selected as
figure skaters.It is a big deal when you have an injury and you put America's top 1% of practicing
your heart and soul into making a full comeback.It is no differ-
doctors multiple times.
ent for Shen Yun's performers. To say that the Shen Yun company
has not been supportive of its dancers is horribly misleading. If
anything,I have seen a tremendous amount of support from the
company's management,from the dance instructors, and from
parents.It's clear that everyone wants the dancers to make a full
recovery, and to do it the right way without rushing them back.
I don't know what kind of investigation these reporters did,but
they obviously didn't talk to many people—I know so many phy-
sicians who have treated Shen Yun performers and none of them
was approached. They certainly didn't talk to me,perhaps the
doctor who sees them the most.
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SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS 9
The New York Times Inaccurate Coverage of
Shen Yun What You Need to Know
Since August 2024, The New York Times has published a series of articles on the Shen Yun dance
company,founded by people who practice Falun Gong, and on Falun Gong itself. A petition signed
by over 1,500 current and former Shen Yun performers, along with some immediate family members,
calls the Times'portrayals"gross distortions and false narratives about our work, our faith, and our
way of life."Doctors,lawyers,and China specialists closely familiar with Shen Yun and Falun Gong
have also criticized the Times'coverage. Here are some of the key concerns...
lelUndisclosed Ties At least three of the six former Shen Yun performers photographed and
to China quoted multiple times by the Times'articles have undisclosed ties to a
Chinese government entity.Readers are left entirely in the dark about
this glaring conflict of interest.
e Cherry-picked The reporting draws almost entirely on the accounts of seven individuals
Interviewees, out of over 1,000 current and former Shen Yun performers—using
Seeking their comments to cast wide-ranging accusations. Furthermore, email
Explicitely records indicate journalists omitted lengthy communications with
Dark Stories former Shen Yun performers that contradicted their shadowy narrative.
The thousands of performers,family, and supporting staff with positive
experiences were not given a voice. Also, doctors who have treated Shen
Yun performers and Shen Yun performers who can attest to the quality
of treatment received were not interviewed.
Q Timing& This barrage of articles comes amidst a new,insidious campaign by the
Substance: Chinese regime to eliminate Falun Gong and Shen Yun globally.Leaked
Eerily Helping documents from top CCP meetings, corroborated by overseas China
Beijing's experts,set forth the following methods and goals to target Shen Yun:
Endgame Use China-friendly scholars and journalists to be the voice for the CCP,
use disinformation and lawfare as key strategies to prompt investigations
by U.S. agencies,and turn American society against Falun Gong and
Shen Yun.
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