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The bomb threat against Anthony Albanese | ABC NEWS
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A bomb threat against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was linked to a Chinese dance troupe, Shen Yun, which has faced opposition from the Chinese government. The threat demanded the troupe cancel their performances or face violent consequences, but there is no evidence linking the Chinese government to the threats.
- A bomb threat against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was linked to a Chinese dance troupe. The threat demanded the troupe cancel their performances or face violent consequences
- The email claimed that explosives were placed around the Prime Ministers lodge. It warned that if the performance proceeded, the lodge would be destroyed and blood would flow
- Shen Yun, the dance troupe in question, aims to revive traditional Chinese culture from before the communist era. They have performed in Australia annually since 2008 and have faced opposition from the Chinese government
- The group was founded by Falun Gong, a spiritual movement that has been outlawed in China since the late 1990s. Practitioners of Falun Gong have faced severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party
- Despite the threats against Shen Yun, there is no evidence linking the Chinese government to this weeks bomb threats. An Australian government source suggested the threats could originate from community members opposed to Falun Gong
- Shen Yun has faced threats for years, including a recent bomb scare at a major venue in Washington, DC. Police are investigating another alleged bomb threat against a theatre on the Gold Coast on the day of their performance