NCKU Receives Threat to Stop Screening "The Organ of the State," Police Investigate with No Findings

NCKU Vice President Li Chun-chang stated today during a media briefing that a letter was received at 11:50 AM yesterday from the student affairs office's suggestion box, demanding that student organizations stop the screening of the film "The Organ of the State" in the International Conference Hall on May 7th, threatening detonation if not stopped by last night. The university immediately reported to the police, who dispatched personnel for inspection. Li Chun-chang mentioned that student organizations screen "The Organ of the State" at least twice a year and invite commentators, and the university maintains a cautious and respectful attitude. Similar incidents have occurred at least six or seven times, mostly related to the screening of "The Organ of the State." Regarding the May screening, Li Chun-chang said that student organizations are still discussing it, and the university respects their views. In the past, when the university received threatening letters, student organizations proceeded with the screening; however, before and after the film's screening, the campus security center and police patrols always increase their presence. The Tainan City Police Department's First Precinct informed CNA that police have begun their investigation but have not yet traced the IP address; according to NCKU's internal investigation, the IP address is suspected to be from Hong Kong. NCKU issued a campus-wide notice yesterday stating that the university received a report of unspecified individuals intending to place and detonate explosives on campus. Preliminary investigation of the letter's IP confirmed the sender's location is overseas; the university has reported to the Ministry of Education's campus security center and notified the local police department. No abnormalities have been found so far, and faculty and students are advised not to panic excessively. The Canadian documentary "The Organ of the State" is directed by Zhang Yongjin and exposes the shocking situation of forced organ harvesting by the Chinese regime. (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150408