(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 18 cities or counties in 9 provinces. In this report, 35 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention and at least 23 practitioners were illegally arrested.
- [Shanghai] Mr. Zhang Yibo and Other Practitioners Face Unlawful Prosecution after One Month of Custody
- [Chongqing] Mr. Xie Zhaoming Beaten to Death by Guards in Yongchuan Prison
- [Gongy City, Henan Province] Ms. Song Xiqin Unlawfully Arrested and Taken to Labor Camp
- [Haicheng City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Ji Changchun Taken to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp
- [Haicheng City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Luo Xiaomin, a Police Officer at the Gushan Police Station, Sentenced to Prison
- [Dongliao County, Jilin Province] Mr. Zheng Dejiang Taken into Custody
- [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liang Yu Taken into Custody; His Home Searched
- [Ning'an City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Ge Zhifu and His Wife and Mother Taken into Custody; Their Home Searched
- [Linqu County, Shandong Province] Mr. Xue Qingguo and Ms. Wu Chunxia Transferred to Brainwashing Center from Labor Camps
- [Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Zuo Gang Severely Beaten in No. 6 Ward of Daqing Prison
- [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Chen Guoqing Taken into Custody at the End of His Forced Labor Term
- [Chongqing] Ms. Wang Liuzhen Taken Home; Her Life in Imminent Danger
- [Dongying City, Shandong Province] Ms. Hou Guiqin Taken into Custody
- [Jiahe County, Hunan Province] Ms. Xiao Silan Held in Custody by Lanshan County Police Department
- [Tianjin] Ms. Zhang Taken into Custody; Ms. Liu Shuqin Escapes
- [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zheng Mei'e Taken into Custody
- [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Over 20 Practitioners Taken into Custody by Xigang Domestic Security Division
- [Hulin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Ren Shuqin Held at Daxing District Women's Forced Labor Camp in Beijing
- [Beijing] Ms. He Zhiying and Other Practitioners Held at Chaoyang Detention Center
- [Xingyang City, Henan Province] Ms. Che Guiyun and Her Husband, Mr. Ren Jindeng, Held in Labor Camps
- [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Ren Cuizhu Held in Brainwashing Center
- [Changyi City, Shandong Province] Mr. Yu Shenghe and Several Other Practitioners Taken into Custody
- [Chongqing] Ms. Ling Dan Taken to Forced Labor Camp
- [Laizhou City, Shandong Province] Ms. Ye Shuyan, a High School Teacher, Taken to Brainwashing Center
- [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhao Yu Tortured in Masanjia Forced Labor Camp
- [Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province] Ms. Li Jianying Taken into Custody
- [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Police to Take Ms. Jiao Cuilan to Labor Camp
- [Linqu County, Shandong Province] Ms. Yin Hua and Ms. Liu Zhenxia Face Extension of Forced Labor Terms
- [Beijing] Ms. Wang Hui Taken into Custody
- [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Additional Information on Ms. Shi Guixiang and Eleven Other Practitioners
- [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Zhao Suwen Taken to Brainwashing Center
- [Hebei Province] Mr. Liu Jinglin Loses Consciousness as a Result of Beatings by Guards and Inmates
- [Yongji City, Shanxi Province] Four Practitioners, including Ms. Wang Xiaohua, Taken into Custody
1. [Shanghai] Mr. Zhang Yibo and Other Practitioners Face Unlawful Prosecution after One Month of Custody
Mr. Zhang Yibo, Ms. Zhang Qin, Ms. Lu Yuzi, and Ms. Ye Ying have been held at the Xuhui Detention Center for over a month. The Xuhui District Police Department and the 610 Office are working with the district Procuratorate to prosecute the practitioners.
The Domestic Security Division of the Xuhui Police Department: 86-21-64868911
Officer at the Tianlin Residential Community Police Station: 86-33862567523
(Cell)
2. [Chongqing] Mr. Xie Zhaoming Beaten to Death by Guards in Yongchuan Prison
Mr. Xie Zhaoming, 49, was an employee of the Hongxing Printing Plant in Degan Town, Jiangjin District, Chongqing. In November 2003 he was taken into custody by the Jiangjin domestic security police, the police department and the Degan Police Station. On July 28, 2004, he was taken to the Yongchuan Prison. According to his family, guards in the Yongchuan Prison beat Mr. Xie to death. There were injuries to his head.
3. [Gongyi City, Henan Province] Ms. Song Xiqin Unlawfully Arrested and Taken to Labor Camp
On June 10, 2009, Ms. Song Xiqin, a practitioner in Gongyi City, was deceived by local police officers to go to the Gongyi Police Station. The police secretly arrested her, then beat her. Without any evidence of wrongdoing, they took her to the Shibalihe Women's Forced Labor Camp in Zhengzhou City for one year of forced labor.
4. [Haicheng City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Ji Changchun Taken to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp
Mr. Ji Changchun was forced to leave the Niuzhuang area in Haicheng City. In order to avoid the persecution, he stayed out of town for over a year with nowhere to live. Officers from the Niuzhuang Police Station followed him and took Mr. Ji into custody around the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 14) in 2008. He was held in the Haicheng Detention Center. In the first half of this year, the Domestic Security Division of the Haicheng Police Department secretly took him to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp.
5. [Haicheng City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Luo Xiaomin, a Police Officer at the Gushan Police Station, Sentenced to Prison
On July 2, 2008, Mr. Luo Xiaomin, a practitioner who was an officer with the Gushan Police Station, was arrested by the Haicheng Police Department. He was held at the Anshan Detention Center for a year. Recently he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. He has been taken to Dalian Prison.
6. [Dongliao County, Jilin Province] Mr. Zheng Dejiang Taken into Custody
Mr. Zheng Dejiang, who lives in No. 1 Bijia Group, Anshu Town, Dongliao County, was taken into custody two weeks ago. He has been held at the Liaoyuan Detention Center.
7. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liang Yu Taken into Custody; His Home Searched
On the morning of July 5, Mr. Liang Yu, who lives in Zhiyong Lane, Bayi Road in the Xigang District, was taken into custody by officers from the Renmin Road Police Station. The officers searched his home. He was taken to the Yaojia Detention Center on July 6.
8. [Ning'an City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Ge Zhifu and His Wife and Mother Taken into Custody; Their Home Searched
At around 6:00 a.m. on July 7, 2009, a large number of officers from the Ning'an City No. 1 Police Station arrived at Mr. Ge Zhifu's home. They arrested Mr. Ge, his wife Ms. Tian Junhuan, and his mother Ms. Mi Xinrong. The police took away their personal belongings, which filled one and a half vehicles. Mr. Ge's taxi cab was also taken by the police.
9. [Linqu County, Shandong Province] Mr. Xue Qingguo and Ms. Wu Chunxia Transferred to Brainwashing Center from Labor Camps
Mr. Xue Qingguo and Ms. Wu Chunxia, both from Linqu County in Weifang City, Shandong Province, were supposed to be released from the Zhangqiu and Wangcun Forced Labor Camps in Shandong Province. The 610 Office did not allow them to return home. Instead, the two practitioners were taken to the Linqu County Brainwashing Center for continued persecution.
Ma Lianzhi, director of the 610 Office: 86-13806360696 (Cell),
86-536-3116118, 86-536-3160866
Linqu County 610 Office: 86-536-3114610
10. [Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Zuo Gang Severely Beaten in No. 6 Ward of Daqing Prison
On July 5, 2009, Mr. Zuo Gang, who is in the No. 11 Team of the No. 6 Ward in Daqing Prison, refused to work a forced labor shift. Li Haitao, an inmate, viciously beat him. That night, Mr. Zuo was transferred to the No. 12 Team, where inmates Liang Qiu and Cong Ming beat him again.
On the morning of July 7, Li Weinan, head of the ward, and inmate Li Huiwu beat Mr. Zuo again. They then tied him up him and left him under the scorching sun until noon, when Mr. Zuo agreed to work the forced labor shift. He was then taken back to the cell.
Li Weinan, head of the ward: 86-13136800877 (Cell)
11. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Chen Guoqing Taken into Custody at the End of His Forced Labor Term
Mr. Chen Guoqing's five-year forced labor term just ended today. Officials of the Hongshan District Political and Judiciary Committee in Wuhan City took him to an undisclosed location without letting him return to his home in the Dongxihu area of Wuhan City.
12. [Chongqing] Ms. Wang Liuzhen Taken Home; Her Life in Imminent Danger
Ms. Wang Liuzhen has retired from the No. 2 Chang'an Branch Plant in Jiangbei District, Chongqing. She was taken into custody on numerous occasions by the local Yuhuacun Police Station, 610 Office, and residential committee. She was also held in a women's labor camp or the psychiatric hospital on various occasions. Ms. Wang became emaciated, and her life was in imminent danger. The officials coerced her daughter to sign paperwork that she would be dismissed from work if she did not keep an eye on her mother before releasing Ms. Wang. On June 27, Ms. Wang's daughter took her home.
13. [Dongying City, Shandong Province] Ms. Hou Guiqin Taken into Custody
On July 6, 2009, Ms. Hou Guiqin, who works in the Supplies Division of the Shengli Oil Fields located in Dongying City, was taken into custody for telling others about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is being held at a brainwashing center in the Shengli Oil Fields.
14. [Jiahe County, Hunan Province] Ms. Xiao Silan Held in Custody by Lanshan County Police Department
Ms. Xiao Silan and Ms. Zhou Yuying are elderly practitioners from Jaihe County. On July 6, 2009, they were taken into custody by local police officers in the Taipingwei area in Lanshan County across the Jiahe county line. They were taken to the Lanshan County Police Department. Ms. Zhou was released on July 7. Ms. Xiao remains at the police department.
Tang Xiaoming, Party secretary of the Lanshan County Political and Judiciary
Committee: 86-13974641168 (Cell)
Li Chengjie, director of the 610 Office: 86-13487466465 (Cell)
Huang Xiaoyi, head of the Domestic Security Division: 86-13907467398 (Cell),
86-746-2211301, 86-746-2213908
15. [Tianjin] Ms. Zhang Taken into Custody; Ms. Liu Shuqin Escapes
A few days ago, Ms. Zhang in Chengguan Town, Ji County, Tianjin, was taken into custody. Ms. Liu Shuqin was implicated. Ms. Liu managed to escape.
16. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zheng Mei'e Taken into Custody
Ms. Zheng Mei'e, who works at a cinema in the Hanting District, Weifang City, was taken into custody about a week ago while telling others about the persecution.
Yan Fengshan, official in charge of the persecution: 86-13953668177 (Cell),
86-536-7268908
Hanting District Domestic Security Division: 86-536-7285585
Hanting District 610 Office: 86-536-7251243
17. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Over 20 Practitioners Taken into Custody by Xigang Domestic Security Division
On July 4, practitioners were holding experience sharing meetings in the Xigang and Shahekou districts, when they were turned in to the police. Officers from the Xigang District Police Department arrested between 20 and 30 practitioners. They remain in custody.
18. [Hulin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Ren Shuqin Held at Daxing District Women's Forced Labor Camp in Beijing
Ms. Ren Shuqin, 60, is from Hulin City. On May 6, 2009, she was turned in to the police while she was distributing truth-clarification materials in a supermarket in Beijing. Officers from the Sijiqing Police Station took her into custody. On June 29, the police illegally sentenced her to two years of forced labor without notifying her family. Ms. Ren is being held at the Daxing District Women's Forced Labor Camp in Beijing.
Daxing District Women's Forced Labor Camp in Beijing: 86-10-60278899 ext. 5819, 86-10-60278383, 86-10-60279500
19. [Beijing] Ms. He Zhiying and Other Practitioners Held at Chaoyang Detention Center
On June 30, the police broke into Ms. He Zhiying's home in Beijing. They arrested Ms. He, 60; Mr. Li Shuiquan; and a practitioner known as Sister Li. The police confiscated a computer, a printer, DVDs, and books. The practitioners are being held at the Chaoyang Detention Center.
20. [Xingyang City, Henan Province] Ms. Che Guiyun and Her Husband, Mr. Ren Jindeng, Held in Labor Camps
On June 11, 2009, officers from the Guangwu Town Police Station in Xingyang City arrested Ms. Che Guiyun and her husband, Mr. Ren Jindeng. Ms. Che is being held at the Henan Province Women's Forced Labor Camp, which holds over 100 practitioners. Mr. Ren is being held at the Baimiao Forced Labor Camp.
21. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Ren Cuizhu Held in Brainwashing Center
Ms. Ren Cuizhu, who lives in the Zhifu District, Yantai City, was taken into custody around March 25, 2009. She has been held at a brainwashing center operated by the 610 Office.
22. [Changyi City, Shandong Province] Mr. Yu Shenghe and Several Other Practitioners Taken into Custody
At around 12:20 p.m. on July 2, 2009, officers from the Changyi City 610 Office and the Shibu Police Station arrived at Qianliu Village, Shibu Town, Changyi City. They broke into the homes of Mr. Yu Shenghe, Mr. Wang Hongluo, and Mr. Lin Yongshun. The officers arrested Mr. Yu and his wife, Mr. Lin and his wife, and Mr. Wang. The practitioners were all released by 5:00 p.m. that afternoon.
The police also went to the homes of Mr. Fu Zhenxue and Mr. Yu Shuxin, who are not practitioners. The police searched their homes and asked their families if the two practiced Falun Gong. The officers left when the families told them Mr. Fu and Mr. Yu are not practitioners.
Office of director of the Shibu Police Station: 86-432-7703369
23. [Chongqing] Ms. Ling Dan Taken to Forced Labor Camp
Ms. Ling Dan is a chief physician of the Otolaryngology Section in the Yuzhong District No. 1 People's Hospital. On April 23, 2009, she was turned in to the police while giving out Shen Yun Performance DVDs in the Tiangongdian area. Officers from the Tiangongdian Police Station took her into custody. She was initially held at the Jiulongpo Detention Center. An officer with the surname Chen from the Jiulongpo Police Department was in charge. Ms. Ling has been taken to the Shabao Women's Forced Labor Camp in the Jiangbei District, Chongqing.
24. [Laizhou City, Shandong Province] Ms. Ye Shuyan, a High School Teacher, Taken to Brainwashing Center
On July 6, 2009, Ms. Ye Shuyan, a teacher at the Nanshili High School in Laizhou City, was taken to the Dianzi Brainwashing Center after being turned in to the police for clarifying the truth to students.
25. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhao Yu Tortured in Masanjia Forced Labor Camp
26. [Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province] Ms. Li Jianying Taken into Custody
At the end of June 2009, Ms. Li Jianying, a retired employee of the Xishuangbanna Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank, was taken into custody by officers from the prefecture 610 Office and Domestic Security Division while she was giving out brochures in the Jinghong area. Her whereabouts have been unknown for over half a month.
27. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Police to Take Ms. Jiao Cuilan to Labor Camp
On July 4, Ms. Jiao Cuilan, who lives in the Licheng District in Jinan City, was taken into custody by officers from the Dongfeng Police Station while she was handing out brochures. On July 5, she was taken to the Zhangzhuang Detention Center. Officers at the Dongfeng Police Station planned to place her in detention before sentencing her to one year of forced labor.
28. [Linqu County, Shandong Province] Ms. Yin Hua and Ms. Liu Zhenxia Face Extension of Forced Labor Terms
Ms. Yin Hua and Ms. Liu Zhenxia should have been released on June 20 and July 4, 2009, respectively. However, officials at the Shandong Province No. 2 Women's Forced Labor Camp refused to release them. The officials are planning to extend the two practitioners' terms.
Li Changzeng, labor camp director: 86-531-3734001
Wang Jun, labor camp political head: 86-531-3734002
29. [Beijing] Ms. Wang Hui Taken into Custody
Ms. Wang Hui, around 40 years old, lives in the Xisanqi area in Beijing. On July 6, 2009, officers from the local police station took her into custody. The police searched Ms. Wang's home. Her whereabouts are unknown.
30. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Additional Information on Ms. Shi Guixiang and Eleven Other Practitioners
On the afternoon of July 4, 2009, half a dozen officers from the Huanghe Road Police Station broke into Ms. Shi Guixiang's home upon receiving reports from one of her neighbors. The police arrested 12 practitioners. They also confiscated a large number of DVDs. Ms. Shi and two other practitioners were taken to the Dalian City Police Department that afternoon. This is the third time that she has been arrested. It has been reported that she faces a prison term.
Ms. Lin Jun, who lives on the third floor of Unit 3 at No. 267 Shuangxing Street, Xigang District, Dalian City, was also arrested. Her husband went to the police station to demand her release. The police refused to release her.
Ms. Jiang Lihua, Ms. Liu Renfeng, Ms. Yang, Mr. Cong, Mr. Gong, and Ms. Ma Xiulan were released that night because of their advanced age.
31. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Zhao Suwen Taken to Brainwashing Center
Between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on July 9, 2009, half a dozen police officers and Kaiyuan Town government officials, led by Yang Chun, director of the police station, broke into Ms. Zhao Suwen's home in Mofan Village, Kaiyuan Town, Shulan City. The police took Ms. Zhao to the Shulan City Brainwashing Center. The same group of officers and officials then went to harass other practitioners in the village.
32. [Hebei Province] Mr. Liu Jinglin Loses Consciousness as a Result of Beatings by Guards and Inmates
Late June 2009, Zhang Li and Dong Xinguo, guards at the No. 501 Team in the Shijiazhuang Forced Labor Camp, ordered inmates to viciously beat Mr. Liu Jinglin. Mr. Liu passed out during the beating. His legs were seriously injured and he cannot walk. He is in critical condition.
33. [Yongji City, Shanxi Province] Four Practitioners, including Ms. Wang Xiaohua, Taken into Custody
In late June 2009, the police took into custody four practitioners in Yongji City, Yuncheng area, Shanxi Province. The male practitioner's whereabouts are unknown. The other three are female, including Ms. Wang Xiaohua and her younger sister, who are being held at the Yuncheng City Detention Center.
July 8, 2009
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