Leeshai Lemish

Shen Yun MC, tracking the CCP’s attempts to stop us for 18 years. Writer and podcast host. Dad, husband, baseball fan, and always planning on getting in shape.

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

200+ incidents of attempts to sabotage Shen Yun I just updated the evidence chart documenting how the CCP and its accomplices are trying to sabotage the U.S.-based Shen Yun - the case total reached 200, with more incidents constantly coming in.

Bomb, shooting, and rape threats, tire slashing, cyber-hacking, bribery, impersonations... and the courage of the dancers who still take the stage night after night. This is just part of the story in the documentary Unbroken, premiering Tuesday.

I'll share the list I compiled in the comments.

[NTD+ @NTDPlus_]

UNBROKEN
The Story Most People Don't Know

An award-winning investigation into 20 years of coordinated pressure against Shen Yun — the artists, the evidence, and the mission they refused to abandon.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 — 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

[Shen Yun @ShenYun]

Over the weekend, more than 150 guests gathered at Shen Yun’s headquarters in Deerpark, New York, for the first-ever screening of Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun at Dragon Springs. Among those in attendance were local elected officials, ambassadors from Washington, D.C., and distinguished visitors from as far away as Texas, Toronto, and Taiwan.

The afternoon featured tours of the campus temples, a screening of Unbroken, and a live Q&A with Shen Yun performers, including principal dancers Piotr Huang and Angela Lin. Even as the event wrapped up, guests continued chatting with performers, taking photos, and sharing their reflections on the experience. “We hope this is just the beginning,” Piotr said.

The gathering offered a glimpse of what Dragon Springs could one day become: an open artistic and cultural hub that stands for religious freedom, resilience, and triumph over tremendous odds. Explore highlights from the event and read the full story here: https://t.co/FOcnM08UPl

[Senator Ted Cruz @SenTedCruz]

Sens. Cruz, Merkley Lead Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Organ Harvesting and Human Rights Violations

https://t.co/ssQjGLDXEN

[ShenYunUnbrokenMovie @ShenYunUnbroken]

Before Shen Yun filled stages around the world, there was a fight to make the world listen.

At our DC screening, Shen Yun MC Leeshai Lemish looked back to the early 2000s—when he and others were walking the streets, knocking on congressional doors, and trying to bring attention to a persecution.

He never imagined where that journey would lead.

More than 20 years later, the story continues.

Watch the movie NOW.
https://t.co/Xer8sTyMeO

#Unbroken #ShenYun #ClassicalChineseDance #Documentary #NowStreaming

[周君红著《历史大审判》 @zhoujunhong2024]

昨日，荣幸受邀前往旧金山市区，观看了由神韵艺术家主演的纪录片《UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun》。和很多人一样，此前我对法轮功与神韵之间的关系并没有深入了解。

先说曾经在中国大陆家喻户晓的法轮功。法轮功，又称法轮大法，于1992年在中国公开传播，是一种以修炼身心为主要内容的精神修炼体系，强调“真、善、忍”。1999年以后，中共开始对法轮功进行全面镇压。二十多年来，无数修炼者仅仅因为自己的信仰，遭受抓捕、拘禁、判刑甚至活摘器官的迫害。

关于神韵，这是一个2006年成立于美国纽约的表演艺术团体。以中国古典舞、音乐和神佛传统文化为主要艺术形式，在世界各地巡演。神韵艺术家大多修炼法轮功，因此，神韵的节目除了呈现中国传统文化、历史故事和神话传说，也通过艺术讲述信仰自由，以及法轮功修炼者在中国遭受迫害的故事。

由此可见，神韵不只是一场演出。它的背后，是一群人在失去自由之后，依然坚持自己的信仰；是在传统文化受到冲击之后，依然努力保存和传承中华文化；也是在面对中共长期镇压时，依然选择通过艺术讲述自己的经历。

从神韵艺术家门精彩绝伦的演出中，我看到了中国传统文化中的真、善、美。作为一名基督徒，我想坦诚地说：我不信仰佛教，也不修炼法轮功，我的信仰是耶稣基督。但这丝毫不妨碍我尊重其他人的信仰。

我不认为所有人都必须相信和我一样的东西，更不认为因为我不认同一种信仰，就可以否定信仰者作为人的尊严与自由。

而这，恰恰是中共无法做到的。仅仅因为法轮功学员拥有不受专制极权控制的思想和信仰，中共便对其进行全面打压，并将法轮功污蔑为“邪教”。然而，当我们看到中共长期以来对各行各业、不同群体的迫害后，就更应该明白：真正以思想控制、恐惧统治和暴力压迫维系自身的，究竟是谁？

在我看来，中共才更符合邪教与黑帮组织的特征。它不只迫害法轮功学员，也迫害基督徒、维吾尔人、律师、记者、作家，以及任何坚持独立思想、不愿完全屈服于其意志的人。

我支持神韵，不是因为我必须认同他们所有的信仰和观点，而是因为我支持艺术自由、信仰自由和表达自由。我反对中共迫害，更反对一切试图控制人的思想、信仰与灵魂的极权统治。

中国五千年的文明，也从来不属于任何一个政党。中国不是中共，中共更不等于中国。神佛文化、儒家、佛家、道家、诗词、书画、音乐、舞蹈……这些中华文明的精神财富，远早于中共的存在。如果不是中共长期以来对传统文化与精神信仰的破坏和打压，中国的文化能够得到更完整、更自由的传承。

中共可以控制课本，却无法永久控制历史；可以封锁网络，却无法永久封锁真相；可以打压信仰，却无法真正消灭人心。

作为一名基督徒，我相信，真正的自由，不是所有人只能相信同一种思想，而是即使我们信仰不同，也依然能够彼此尊重、和平共存。

正如圣经所说：

“使人和睦的人有福了！因为他们必称为神的儿子。”
——《马太福音》5:9

“你不可为恶所胜，反要以善胜恶。”
——《罗马书》12:21

愿有一天，中国不再因为一个人的信仰不同而迫害他，也不再因为不同的声音而恐惧。愿艺术可以自由地歌唱，信仰可以自由地存在。

下图：昨日拍摄的照片。除了观看精彩的纪录片，我还品尝了神韵艺术团贴心为来宾准备的各种美食。

我想和大家说：如果想更好地了解法轮功与神韵，以及他们所讲述的故事，不妨亲自去看一场神韵演出。亲身感受之后，定会有更深的理解。

[Steve Yates (葉望輝) @SteveYates]

That headline quote ought to catch your eye.

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Thank you very much for hosting us Congressman! It was an honor to sit next to you and hear your insights! 🤝

[Rep. Marlin Stutzman @RepStutzman]

I was honored to host @NTDNews at the Capitol last night for a viewing of UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun, followed by a Q&A panel about their new documentary.

The documentary details the efforts of the Chinese Communist Party to silence @ShenYun’s outspoken criticism of the political movement and how they treat people of faith. Religious freedom is an issue very near and dear to my heart, and I am grateful for these brave young men and women who are shedding light on the CCP’s religious persecution through their art.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event!

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Here's the link: https://t.co/fi2mhCUJp0

[Rep. Marlin Stutzman @RepStutzman]

Excited to announce I’ll be hosting a film and panel discussion of “UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” at the Capitol on July 22.

During the event I will be delivering opening remarks and discussing how the CCP is stifling artistic freedom transnationally.

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

So grateful to @Lily4Liberty Lily Tang Williams, after all she went through under communist rule in China, for coming to see @ShenYun and connecting with another voice for voiceless. Let's add more and more voices until they overwhelm the disinformation and all prisoners of conscience in China are free again!

[Lily Tang Williams @Lily4Liberty]

After watching @ShenYun performance in MA, I was interviewed by @NTDNews.

I got emotional when talking about the voiceless who are deprived of freedom & locked up in dark prisons in China.

I hope @POTUS @SecRubio will bring this up on their trip to PRC & free Jimmy Lai!

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Excellent coverage of CCP influence tactics. AND, great to see that Shen Yun is returning to Toronto's Four Seasons June 26-28!

[Globalnews.ca @globalnews]

Chinese consulate met Vancouver official in bid to stop event critical of communist rule

https://t.co/ugRAv2gGo8

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Great to see @ChinaSelect call out this escalation!

[Select Committee on China @ChinaSelect]

After more than 150 threats targeting @ShenYun since 2006, recent hoax bomb threats forced cancellations in Toronto showing a clear escalation of transnational repression.

As Chairman @RepMoolenaar makes clear: “The CCP targets its critics around the world, and its harassment and intimidation should be condemned by all who support free expression.”

https://t.co/wLJlAa0jpP

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Fun segment on Sink or Swim Radio Show with Lynnie E, who gives her review of seeing Shen Yun in Philadelphia this week:

https://t.co/OdAl5iMuVh

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

@ConceptualJames Thank you for joining us! It was a very special evening and we're excited about what the future holds

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Had so much fun at the Unbroken movie premiere in Manhattan last night.

[Shen Yun @ShenYun]

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Shen Yun.

This evening, our performers celebrated the milestone at the New York premiere of "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun," the first ever documentary on Shen Yun.

“Unbroken” will be available to watch for free from March 25 through April 12, 2026. https://t.co/WuKxUFiuze

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[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

Documented Incidents and Evidence: https://t.co/aG8Z9TEF22

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

200+ incidents of attempts to sabotage Shen Yun I just updated the evidence chart documenting how the CCP and its accomplices are trying to sabotage the U.S.-based Shen Yun - the case total reached 200, with more incidents constantly coming in.

Bomb, shooting, and rape threats, tire slashing, cyber-hacking, bribery, impersonations... and the courage of the dancers who still take the stage night after night. This is just part of the story in the documentary Unbroken, premiering Tuesday.

I'll share the list I compiled in the comments.

[NTD+ @NTDPlus_]

UNBROKEN
The Story Most People Don't Know

An award-winning investigation into 20 years of coordinated pressure against Shen Yun — the artists, the evidence, and the mission they refused to abandon.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 — 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

[Leeshai Lemish @LeeshaiLemish]

200+ incidents of attempts to sabotage Shen Yun

I just updated the evidence chart documenting how the CCP and its accomplices are trying to sabotage the U.S.-based Shen Yun - the case total reached 200, with more incidents constantly coming in.

https://t.co/Mx5lmofnTd

Bomb, shooting, and rape threats, tire slashing, cyber-hacking, bribery, impersonations... and the courage of the dancers who still take the stage night after night. This is just part of the story in the documentary Unbroken, premiering Tuesday.
https://t.co/PLWvNOEQt4