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Protest in New Haven

By Chris Brunson

Color banners unfurled in downtown New Haven, home to Yale University, for a protest recently when China's president came to Connecticut. Groups who spoke out included Falun Gong, a religious organization group banned in China.

The protesters were in New Haven because of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit, as he was driven through the city as part of a U.S. tour. His stops included a visit to Bill Gates in Seattle, George W. Bush in Washington, and Yale President Rick Levin in New Haven. Yale has established ties with China.