(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 24 cities or counties in 13 provinces. In this report, 9 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention and at least 41 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Lin Guizhi Persecuted and on the Verge of Death
Ms. Lin Guizhi has been detained in the Sixth Section, Second Division of the Shenyang Women's Prison since 2003. She developed a brain infarction (injury to brain tissue) and would lose consciousness six to seven times a day. She is on the verge of death. Ms. Lin is being treated at a hospital but the prison refuses to release her.
Warden of the Women's Prison: 86-24-89296666 (Office)
Zhang Lei, chief of the Second Division of the Women's Prison: 86-24-89296869 (Office)
Zhang Pan, chief of the Sixth Section, Second Division of the Women's Prison: 86-24-89296681 (Office)
2. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zhao Yuxia and Ms. Yang Guiying Arrested
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on September 17, 2009, Ms. Zhao Yuxia and Ms. Yang Guiying were arrested while distributing Shen Yun DVDs by patrol officers from the Donghu Public Security Department. Ms. Zhao's home was searched, and the officers confiscated her computer, Falun Gong books and other personal items. The women are being held at the detention center in the Dongfeng Residential Quarter in Daqing City.
Gu Chengjun, chief at the Donghu Public Security Department: 86-13394664626 (Cell)
3. [Anshan City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Shulan and Husband Arrested
On September 16, 2009, Ms. Zhang Shulan from Shimiaozi Town, Youyan County and her husband, Mr. Wang Yongli, were arrested. Mr. Wang was released on September 17. Ms. Zhang was taken to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp.
4. [Liaoyuan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Yuqiu and Husband Persecuted
On September 15, 2009, Ms. Li Yuqiu from Liaoyuan City was taken to the Heizuizi Women's Prison in Changchun City. Her husband, Mr. Li Wen, was taken to the Shiling Prison in Siping City on September 17, 2009.
5. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Jin Shuying Arrested
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 15, 2009, Li Jianfeng and four other officers from the Huachang Police Station went to Ms. Jin Shuying's home and arrested her. The officers also confiscated her Falun Gong books. She is being held at the detention center.
Liu Hongshuang, director of the Yushu City Public Security Department: 86-431-83618101 (Office), 86-431-82353456 (Home), 86-13904394478 (Cell)
Fan Hongkai, officer at the Domestic Security Division: 86-431-83618238 (Office), 86-15904409088 (Cell)
6. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sun Shuzhen from Yingpan Village, Cailuo Township Sentenced to One Year of Forced Labor
7. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liu and Ms. Feng Xiaomei Persecuted
On September 7, 2009, Ms. Feng Xiaomei was arrested by officers of the Bayi Road Police Station and taken to the Yaojia Detention Center. She became ill in the detention center and was only allowed to have visitors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On September 8, 2009, Mr. Liu, 73, was arrested by officers from Jinxiu Police Station. His home was searched and his computer and printer were confiscated. He was later taken to the Yaojia Detention Center where he did not pass the physical exam and was sent home.
8. [Gongzhuling City, Jilin Province] Mr. Cong Shaoguo Arrested
At approximately 5:00 a.m. on September 16, 2009, Mr. Cong Shaoguo was arrested while he was working at a construction site. His family was not notified. Mr. Cong was later taken to the Siping Brainwashing Center.
Ms. Yuan from Shifuo Village, Shuanglong Township was also taken to the Siping Brainwashing Center. She had been held in the detention center for two weeks prior to that.
9. [Beijing] Mr. Meng Xianmin's Whereabouts Remain Unknown
Mr. Meng Xianmin, approximately 31, was a geography teacher in a middle school in Beijing. He was held at Tuanhe Forced Labor Camp during 2001 and 2002. In the summer of 2007, Mr. Meng went missing, and for more than two years, his whereabouts have remained unknown. Prior to his disappearance, Mr. Meng had mentioned to others that he had been followed by officers from the State Security Division.
10. [Suning County, Hebei Province] Mr. Pei Wenhai Arrested
On September 9, 2009, Mr. Pei Wenhai from Fuzuo Village, Fuzuo Township was reported while he was clarifying the truth about Falun Gong. He was arrested by officers from the Niantou Township Police Station. According to sources, Mr. Pei was taken to the Li County Detention Center.
The next day, over a dozen officers from Li County and the Suning County Domestic Security Division broke into Mr. Pei's home and searched it. They confiscated a cassette player, a VCD player, and Falun Gong books and materials. Mr. Pei's whereabouts are unknown.
11. [Zhengzhou City, Henan Province] Ms. Huo Junping Sentenced to One Year Forced Labor
Ms. Huo Junping from Zhengfei Community in Zhengzhou City was arrested on August 4, 2009, while clarifying the truth about Falun Gong in a park in front of the Guancheng District government building. She was sentenced to one year of forced labor and is being held at the Shibalihe Women's Forced Labor Camp in Zhengzhou City.
12. [Ongniut-Banner, Inner Mongolia] Mr. Liu Yanfeng and Ms. Chang Chunying Arrested Again
Mr. Liu Yanfeng and Ms. Chang Chunying from Ongniut-Banner were arrested around April 2009 by officers from the local police station and the State Security Division. They were released 30 days later after 3,000 yuan was extorted from them. On September 10, 2009, they were arrested again.
Ms. Chang's husband is blind and they barely make ends meet.
13. [Ling County, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Huilan and Another Female Practitioner Arrested
On September 17, 2009, Ms. Liu Huilan, in her fifties, was arrested along with another female practitioner.
Zhou Jinggang, director of the Ling County Public Security Department: 86-534-8261538 (Office), 86-534-8261606 (Home), 86-13853438866 (Cell)
Liu Yuanhe, head of the Ling County 610 Office: 86-534-8261535 (Office), 86-534-8264287 (Home)
14. [Xinmi City, Henan Province] Ms. Shang Guiping, Ms. Ma Guizhen and Ms. Ma Xifeng Arrested
Within three months, three practitioners in Xinmi City have been arrested. They are: Ms. Shang Guiping from the Mining Administration, and Ms. Ma Guizhen and Ms. Ma Xifeng from Quliang Township. Ms. Shang and Ms. Ma Guizhen were taken to a forced labor camp right away. Ms. Ma Xifeng was arrested on September 16, 2009.
15. [Qufu City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhao Dan and Five Other Practitioners' Homes Searched
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 16, 2009, officers from the Qufu City Public Security Department and the Beiguan Police Station broke into the homes of Ms. Zhao Dan, Ms. Zhao's parents, Ms. Meng Li and three other practitioners. They searched their homes and confiscated Ms. Zhao's parents' computer, printer, copier, DVD burner and other consumables, with a total value of over 30,000 yuan. They also confiscated 700 yuan in cash. Ms. Meng, Ms. Zhao and her mother have been released. The other three practitioners are still being detained.
16. [Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province] Mr. Cui Zhongjiang Persecuted in Qi County Prison
Mr. Cui Zhongjiang, an electrical and mechanical engineer from Xishan Region, Taiyuan City, has been detained for a long time. One of his legs was broken by a police gun and a steel bar from the gun is still in his leg. He is monitored by inmates every day.
17. [Yingcheng City, Hubei Province] Several Practitioners Arrested
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on September 16, 2009, officers from the Xiaogang City Domestic Security Division, the Yingcheng City Domestic Security Division and the Yingcheng City Public Security Department went to Mr. Xiong Jiwei's home in Dongmafang Neighborhood in Yingcheng City. Because Mr. Xiong is still held at the Shayang Forced Labor Camp in Hubei Province and his wife and daughter were not home, the officers forced a local locksmith to open the door. They took away Mr. Xiong's Falun Gong books. When Mr. Xiong's wife got home the officers arrested her. She was later released.
The officers then went to Ms. Zhang Jingyu's home and arrested Ms. Zhang and four other practitioners who happened to be at Ms. Zhang's home at that time. They were: Ms. Li Yuling, Ms. Wang Ping, Ms. Chen Qingzhi and Ms. Xiong Wei. Ms. Zhang's home was searched and several hundred yuan in cash was confiscated.
On September 17, 2009, Ms. Li Yuling's mother went to the Yingcheng Public Security Department to demand her daughter's release. The police did not let her see her daughter. The practitioners' whereabouts are unknown.
18. [Leshan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Yu Birong Arrested
On the morning of September 16, 2009, Ms. Yu Birong, in her sixties and from Jingyan County, Leshan City, was arrested.
19. [Yueyang City, Hunan Province] Mr. Li Shuiyuan and Ms. Lu Ping Arrested
On the morning of September 16, 2009, Mr. Li Shuiyuan and Ms. Lu Ping from the Yueyang Petrochemical Works were arrested in Yunxi Town where they were clarifying the truth about Falun Gong.
Yang Linlong, director of the Yunxi Town Police Station: 86-13873038461 (Cell)
Meng Yuejun, director of the Yunsong Police Station: 86-730-7139567 (Home), 86-13975056775 (Cell)
20. [Zhangye City, Gansu Province] Mr. Guan Jianlin and Mr. Ma Zhongwen Sentenced
On November 30, 2008, Mr. Guan Jianlin and Mr. Ma Zhongwen from Ganzhou District were arrested while they were clarifying the truth about Falun Gong in Linze County. They were held at the Linze County Detention Center.
In late May and early June 2009, the Linze County Courthouse held two trials and sentenced Mr. Guan to a three-year term and Mr. Ma to a two-year term. Mr. Ma was later taken to a prison in Jinchang City but was rejected by the prison. After a period of time, Mr. Guan and Mr. Ma were taken to the Xinsheng Machinery Factory, a forced labor camp in Jiuquan City.
Liu Wenxing, secretary of the Linze County CCP Political Security Committee: 86-13909368009 (Cell)
Qin Yu, director of the Linze County Public Security Department: 86-936-5521358 (Office), 86-3993628586 (Cell)
Ma Xinmin, chief of the Linze County Domestic Security Division: 86-13830618689 (Cell)
21. [Hengyang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Yang Suying and Ms. Ding Guifang Arrested
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2009, Ms. Yang Suying and Ms. Ding Guifang were reported while they were clarifying the truth about Falun Gong, and were arrested by officers from the Guangdonglukou Police Station in Zhuhui District. In the afternoon, their family went to the police station to demand their release. The police did not allow them to see Ms. Yang and Ms. Ding and chased the family away.
Several years ago, Ms. Yang's husband was sentenced to two years of forced labor for distributing truth clarifying materials about Falun Gong. He was injected with unknown drugs while in the forced labor camp and went crazy. Their son is only 8 years old. The family lives off Ms. Yang's father-in-law's pension.
Tang Xiangheng, instructor at the Guangdonglukou Police Station: 86-13907344190 (Cell)
Liu Hongwei, deputy director of the Guangdonglukou Police Station: 86-13807349946 (Cell)
Chen Xiaoping, deputy director of the Guangdonglukou Police Station: 86-13507347206 (Cell)
22. [Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Tong Ling and Mr. Jiang Shanliang Arrested
On September 12, 2009, Ms. Tong Ling and her husband, Mr. Jiang Shanliang, were arrested at home and taken to the Jiuwei Detention Center in Shenzhen City.
23. [Peng'an City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Long Biqing Arrested Again
On September 14, 2009, Ms. Long Biqing, 83, was arrested at home by officers from the Peng'an County Public Security Department and the local police station. Her home was searched and her Falun Gong books and printed materials and DVDs were confiscated. The officers planned to arrest Ms. Long's elder daughter, Ms. Zhang Lifang, but were not successful.
24. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Four Practitioners Arrested
On the morning of September 18, 2009, Mr. Ji and his sister were arrested. At noon, Ms. Li Xiangqin and Mr. Tian Yanpu were arrested.
25. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sun Fudi Taken to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp for a Two-Year Term