Timeline for Florida Splendid China
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| 1996 | |||
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| Unknown | ?, a Han Chinese dancer defects/escapes from Florida Splendid China. | ||
| Jan. | (14) Press from the Orlando Sentinel Splendid China turns up flash to lure more elusive cash. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here  124k pdf | ||
| (31) "A Citizens Call to Action" Vol. 1 No. 4 mailed out. Year end statement, update on plans, and name change from Citizens Against Backyard Communism to Citizens Against Communist Chinese Propaganda Announcement of 3/10/96 demonstration | |||
| Feb. | (5) Press from the Orlando Sentinel SPLENDID CHINA'S FORTUNE IS BEGINNING TO IMPROVE. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf | (17) Three week Chinese New Year celebration begins at Florida Splendid China. | |
| March | (10)Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day.
 | (11) Kite Festival begins at Florida Splendid China. | (14) Press Release from the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Civil Disobedience at Chinese Company to Highlight Weak U.S. Posture Towards China. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(15) Press Release from the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Civil Disobedience at Chinese Company to Highlight Weak U.S. Posture Towards China. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(16) Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day. Organized by Students For a Free Tibet and Taiwanese people from across the state of Florida
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(17) Press from the Tampa Tribune Protest targets Splendid China.(Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(17) Press from the Orlando Sentinel 75 at theme park protest China. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(17) Press from the St. Petersburg Times FIVE PROTESTERS ARRESTED AT SPLENDID CHINA PARK. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
| April | (19) Representative Assembly of the 1996 Florida Teaching Professionals-NEA State Conference in Orlando passes resolution to ban personal or school trips to Florida Splendid China from it's members. The resolution passed overwhelmingly. RESOLUTION TEXT: That FTP/NEA recommend to its members that "Splendid China" not be used for educational field trips until such time as the exhibit on Tibet is removed or until China recognizes the sovereignty of the Nation of Tibet. | Press from the Tampa Bay Peace Paper A non-violent struggle for Tibet. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
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| May | (2) Press from Weekly Planet Splendid China Provides Tawdry History Lesson. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf | (20) Press from Orlando Sentinel SPLENDID CHINA CHOOSES NEW LEADER. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
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| "A Citizens Call to Action" Vol. 2 No. 1 mailed out. Action is Demonstration for anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre and press clippings. | |||
| June | Public meeting held in Kissimmee. Rapid response team formed. | ||
| (2) Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of TianAnMen Square.
 | (name deleted), a Han Chinese Martial Artist defects/escapes from Florida Splendid China. | (name deleted), a Han Chinese Martial Artist defects/escapes from Florida Splendid China. | (name deleted), a Han Chinese Martial Artist defects/escapes from Florida Splendid China. | (name deleted), a Han Chinese Martial Artist defects/escapes from Florida Splendid China. |
| July | (17)Protest demonstration at Grand Opening of 'ChinaTown'. Statement | ||
| (20) Press from Orlando Business Journal Chinatown drops not-so-splendid previous name. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf | |||
| (31) "A Citizens Call to Action" Vol. 2 No. 2 mailed out. Action is 10/1396 demonstration | |||
| August | Southern Mongolians concerned about the exhibition of the so-called Mausoleum of Genghis Khan exhibit make a statement. Statements 1993-1999 are located here 160K PDF | Michael Eisener and Disney entourage tour Florida Splendid China. Rumors fly that Disney may buy Florida Splendid China, or that Disney wants to go in with China Travel Services on a theme park project, or that Disney wants a Panda for it's new animal park. | |
| Sept. | (2)Press from Orlando Business Journal Chinatown shrinks. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf | (12) Press from Orlando Weekly Makeover an attempt to cover blemish ? (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(30) Press from Orlando Business Journal Chinese visitor eyes City Hall space, Disney prospects. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
| Oct | (12) Public meeting held in Kissimmee
 Pointing Man pointing at Department of State Diplomatic License Plate on bus at Splendid China at 1730 hours October 12, 1996. | (13)Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of takeover of Eastern Turkestan.
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(14) Transcript of WMNF Radio Broadcast Coverage of the demonstration.(Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf
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| Nov. | (10) "A Citizens Call to Action" Vol. 3 No. 3 mailed out. Announces 12/22/96 demonstration and includes press clippings and statements | ||
| Dec. | (20) Transcript of WMNF Radio Broadcast Interview with CACCP supporters. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf | (22) Protest demonstration to commemorate third anniversary opening of Florida Splendid China.
 Dedication of the Newest exhibit at Florida Splendid China, the Torturer's Jail WUSF Radio (Tampa/St. Pete)
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(23) Press from the Orlando Business Journal Eisner's Splendid China visit sparks more splendid rumors. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(23) Press from the Orlando Business Journal Splendid China picks Arvo. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
(28) Press from the Orlando Business Journal Splendid China revamping park to lure families. (Press Clippings for 1996 are located here 124k pdf |
| 1997 | |||
| Feb. | (1) Magical Snow Tiger Adventure begins at Florida Splendid China in cooperation with Tiger's Eye Productions. | ||
| (3) Press from the Orlando Business Journal Splendid China targets families. (Press Clippings for 1997 are located here 40K PDF | |||
| (17) "A Citizens Call to Action" Vol. 2 No. 4 mailed out. Announces 3/9/97 demonstration and kicks off campaign against AAA multipass with Florida Splendid China. | |||
| March 9 | Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day. | ||
| April 27 | Protest demonstration to commemorate 50th anniversary of takeover of Southern Mongolia. | ||
| May | (31) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) stage demonstration at Florida Splendid China, call on Splendid China to cease business with the alleged animal abusers "Tiger's Eye Productions". | ||
| June | (1)Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of TianAnMen Square. | CACCP Special Investigator travels to Hong Kong for documentation on the park ownership. Documents are copied to microfiche and send back to US. Page 15, which details the ownership of China Travel Services (CTS) (State Council of the People's Republic of China) and Page 21, which lists the park as an asset of CTS are available on the WWW. |
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| July 13 | Protest demonstration to commemorate 2nd anniversary of ChinaTown Opening. | ||
| Sept. | (22) Press from Orlando Business Journal Splendid rumors? Is Splendid China set to expand into an amusement park, complete with roller coasters? Or is it ready to close down? (Press Clippings for 1997 are located here 40K PDF | ||
| Oct. 12 | Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of takeover of Eastern Turkestan.
| (13) Press from Orlando Sentinel Dalai Lama's brother protests at China park. (Press Clippings for 1997 are located here 40K PDF |
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| Dec. | (21) Protest demonstration to commemorate fourth anniversary opening of Florida Splendid China.
| (26) We, the undersigned citizens of Canada, are appalled by the inclusion of the Potala Palace in Florida Splendid China Theme Park as a Chinese national monument..... Statements 1993-1999 are located here 160K PDF | |
| 1998 | |
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| Jan. | Seminar on Eastern Turkestan in Clearwater, Florida on January 21, 1998 Held by International Taklamakan Uighur Human Rights Association and Citizens Against Communist Chinese Propaganda Why are Uyghur Language Broadcasts Important ? |
| Feb. | Full set of documentation on ownership of park sent to US Attorney General Janet Reno asking her to look into allegations that CTS and Florida Splendid China are not compliant with the Foreign Alien Registration Act (FARA). Copies of documentation were also sent to Senators Mack and Graham of Florida. |
(16) Letter to Attorney General Janet Reno | (17) CACCP Press Release | (23) Statement by Thupten Jigme Norbu | (23) Statement by International Taklamakan Uighur Human Rights Association |
| Mar. | Protest demonstration to commemorate anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day.
| (18)Press from the Orlando Sentinel Controversy is a theme at this park. (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF |
| May | (02) Protest demonstration to commemorate 51st anniversary of takeover of Southern Mongolia. |
| (05)Press from the Orlando Sentinel Osceola hopes to lure Mortal Kombat TV production. (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF | |
| (09)Press from the Orlando Sentinel Osceola courts 'Mortal Kombat'. (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF | |
| (11)Press from the Orlando Sentinel Mortal Kombat producers plan to pick site this week. (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF | |
| (20)An email from Scott Shaw about 'Krusades'. (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF | |
| (21)Scott Shaw answers some questions about MK Krusades(from an AOL Instant Messenger interview). (Press Clippings for 1998 are located here 36K PDF | |
| (31) Surprise Protest demonstration at main gate at Florida Splendid China. Joint Statement. Statements 1993-1999 are located here 160K PDF | |
| June | US Department of Justice Office of the Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division Washington DC 20530 June 1,1998
The Honorable Connie Mack
Dear Senator Mack:
Sincerely, | United States Senate Connie Mack Washington, DC 20510-0904 June 11,1998
Mr. Jack Churchward
Dear Mr. Churchward:
Sincerely yours, |
| October | The Case Against Florida Splendid China is completed. | October 9, 1998 Registration Unit Internal Security Section Criminal Division Department of Justice Washington, DC 20530
To whom it may concern,
Jack Churchward |
October 19th The Case Against Florida Splendid China is received by Department of Justice. |
| November | 14 Citizens Against Communist Chinese Propaganda attend Political Fair at the Southeast Regional Junior Statesmen of America Fall Convention.
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| December | 19 Citizens Against Communist Chinese Propaganda and International Taklamakan Uighur Human Rights Association hold 5th Anniversary protest demonstration at Florida Splendid China. |
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