At a time when 'terror' is discussed gravely, it is sad yet not surprising that China is attempting to link Falun Gong with international terrorism. John Schauble's article 'Falun Gong faces new terror net' (the Age, 20,12) highlights the irony taking place in China.

This superpower will use any means to justify its crackdown on Falun Gong. As a member of the WTO and also home to the 2008 Olympics, China has to learn about human rights - the cornerstone of what this war on terror is fighting for.

Unfortunately, terrorism comes in many ugly forms, and the fact is there is state terrorism in China.