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Overseas Chinese dissidents staged coordinated rallies in major cities worldwide this weekend to urge people in China to unite against authoritarian rule and push for democratization.

Organized by China Action and the Civil Resistance Association, the two-day campaign began Saturday with events in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Sydney, Toronto and Tokyo.

At the events, activists unveiled a "Rights for Chinese Citizens" declaration, which also condemns Beijing's military threats toward Taiwan.

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Lead organizer Yang Zili (楊子立) said the campaign aims to inspire people in China to "rise up" and commit to a clear timeline - within three years - for nationwide resistance to achieve democracy.

The declaration also denounces the CCP's repression of Tibetans and Uyghurs, the dismantling of Hong Kong's freedoms, and intimidation of Taiwan.

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