Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hongkongers Mark ‘China National Falls Day’ in Sydney

On October 1, 2025, Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hongkongers, and Chinese pro-democracy activists gathered outside Sydney Town Hall to mark “China National Falls Day,” countering the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Organized by the Australia and New Zealand Alliance for Victims of the Chinese Communist Regime, the rally highlighted human rights abuses in Tibet, East Turkestan, and Hong Kong. Speakers condemned China’s repression, including Tibet’s boarding schools and Uyghur mass detentions. The event concluded with a candlelight vigil honoring victims of CCP rule, reaffirming calls for freedom, justice, and accountability.