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China: 1. Is it possible to have children born out of wedlock registered on the hukou in China and in Fu Qing city in particular? 2. If so, is it possible to have the second child registered on the hukou? 3. What is the Chinese government's position in relation to children born overseas to Chinese nationals? 4. Are children born out of wedlock discriminated against or harmed in China and in Fu Qing city in particular? 5. What penalties, discrimination or harm are the children's parents likely to face if they return to China?

13 April 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Is there any evidence that overseas calls to China are recorded? If so, what is the "trigger" for interest, given there must be millions of telephone calls each hour back to China? Are there any known examples of nationals returning and being questioned about private calls made back to China? 2. After a Chinese citizen has been convicted of an offence in Australia, is the Chinese government notified as a matter of course? What is the usual procedure followed by the Consulate here in Sydney? 3. What is the Chinese attitude to convicted felons (conspire to kidnap in this case) being returned to China? 4. Is there an "autrefois convict" rule or "double jeopardy" rule so that applicant cannot be punished again for same crime in China? is it likely that he would be interrogated about his criminal record on his return?

5 April 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Would you please provide any country information that has become available since February 2004 concerning the treatment by the PRC of a parent of a "Black Child" born out of wedlock returning to Guangdong from overseas?

28 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Please provide information on "The True Church of Jesus", including details of its hierarchy and whether it has preachers or pastors. 2. Do members of "The True Church of Jesus" worship in specific church buildings or in members' homes? 3. Is "The True Church of Jesus" different to local or house churches? 4. Is "The True Church of Jesus" one of the official "Three Patriotic Churches"? 5. Please provide information on the attitude of the Chinese authorities to "The True Church of Jesus". 6. How are members of "The True Church of Jesus" treated by the authorities in China? 7. Please provide any information on a raid by the Chinese authorities on a meeting of the "The True Church of Jesus" in Longtian town on 30 June 2001. 8. Does the "The True Church of Jesus" involve itself in political activities?

28 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Please provide information on the attitude of the Chinese authorities to people with mental illness in China. 2. How are people with mental illness treated by the authorities in China? 3. Please provide information on the resources and financial support available for people with mental illness in China

27 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: In relation to Mr John Deller (if available): - (a) did he visit VIDC around July 2006, (b) did he or an associate have individual meetings with Falun Gong practitioners/claimants, of about half an hour, and (c) does he personally know [name deleted]? If so, can he provide any background information about his past or about his current role in VIDC? 2. A written witness statement claims that the Falun Dafa Association submitted a list of Falun Gong practitioners to the Minister, and that it included the applicant's name [name deleted]. Is this correct? If so, does a person's inclusion on the list indicate any assessment of the person's commitment? 3. Zhuan Falun includes passages relating to drinking and smoking. Are these regarded as important, and do adherents generally follow them? 4. Could I have a reference to any previous brief, or an overview, of current Falun Gong arrangements in VIDC. Does the Association have a representative or liaison person who visits there?

19 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. How common is grape production in Fujian, particularly in or around Fuzhuo? 2. Generally, how long does it take for grapevines to produce harvest quality (table or wine) grapes? 3. Is the length of time different for Jufeng grapevines and Jufeng grapes? 4. Is it usual for grapevines to be planted in the middle of winter (January) in China? Would the answer be different considering the particular weather conditions in or around Fuzhuo or the type of grape? 5. Is it plausible that grapevines planted in January 2005 enter into bearing in the September of the same year as opposed to the usual two or three years after planting? 6. How much water do grapevines need and how often should they be irrigated? 7. Does a vineyard's proximity to the sea make an impact on the quality of the grapes or the length of time that it takes for the grapes to grow?

16 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. An update on the current treatment of followers of "The Shouters" in the Fujian province in China. 2. What are some of the key beliefs that a committed follower should/would be aware of? 3. What are the procedures for the issue of arrest warrants in China? 4. Are arrest warrants either posted in a public place or otherwise available to members of the public? 5. Would someone who was the subject of an arrest warrant and who was detained for periods of 15 days (1997) and a month (2005) be given, or otherwise be able to obtain, both their arrest warrant and release papers? 6. Is it true that the Chinese authorities only consider those who have been imprisoned for more than a year, or those who have committed serious criminal offences, as persons who have committed a criminal offence? 7. In other words, could a person who was arrested and detained by the Chinese authorities for 15 days in 1997 and a month in 2005 obtain a notarised non-criminal record certificate from the Chinese authorities in April 2006 verifying that he/she had not committed any criminal offences in China?

16 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Is there any information on when East Turkistan Liberation Party (ETLP) was formed, who its leaders have been and whether the ETLP was active in the 1980's? 2. Do you have any information about Hoja Niyaz Haji, supposedly East Turkistan Liberation Army's second leader? 3. Do we know what specific acts ETLP has been involved in? 4. Is ETLP an arm of the East Turkistan Liberation Movement? 5. Are there any reports of an incident on 3 May 1981 when an explosion occurred at the Xinjiang Autonomous Region People's Hospital? 6. Is there any information on a big demonstration which took place on 18 May 1989 when a few thousand Uighur demonstrators were arrested? 7. What information is there about a demonstration which took place in February 1997 in Gulja? 8. Are you able to list (without too much detail) the major demonstrations/events which Uighur protestors have organised from 1989 to 2006? 9. Do you have any information about the demonstration organised by Australian Uighurs on 1 Oct 2006 in Camperdown? 10. Question deleted

14 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: Marian shrine in Fuzhou. 1 . Please find information on the exact location and appearance of the shrine. 2. Is the shrine Chinese style or Western style? 3. Is the shrine in Fuzhou City or outside the city?

9 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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