(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 29 cities or counties in 15 provinces. In this report, 42 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 19 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Dianbai, Guangdong Province] Elderly Mr. Zhong Xudong Missing for Many Years

Zhong Xudong, retired farm worker from Zhanjiang disappeared when he was 86 years old. One day in April 2002, he went to post notices clarifying the facts about Falun Gong in public places and was seized by police. He was illegally detained for three days. Upon his release, he went to a fellow practitioner's house and has not returned home since.

2. [Dalian, Liaoning Province] Mr. Yi Mingli Illegally Seized and Taken to Nanguanling Prison in Dalian

3. [Dalian, Liaoning Province] Ms. Li Xuan Taken from Yaojia Detention Center on August 19 and Taken to a Brainwashing Center in Fushun

4. [Harbin, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zhao Guichun Has not Returned Home Since She was Forced to Leave on August 19

5. [Fuxin City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Hou Fengjiu Tortured in Luotaishanzhuang Brainwashing Center in Fushun City

On July 24, three policemen from Meihai Police Station broke into Mr. Hou Fengjiu's house, arrested him and took his Dafa books. Later on, he was taken to Xindi Detention Center in Fuxin City. On August 17, Mr. Hou was taken to Luotaishanzhuang Brainwashing Center in Fushun.

Just recently, Mr. Yi Xueyong was sent to the same brainwashing center where he is still currently detained.

Head of the main division of Taiping Domestic Security Division, Huang Zhiping: +86-418-3895114, +86-13841819831

Chief of Meihai Police Station Cao Jianlong: +86-418-3895133, +86-13941856098

6. [Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province] Ms. Cheng Yueping Arrested by Officers from Nanzhan Police Station on August 18

7. [Ningbo, Zhejiang Province] Ms. Ying Songnu Was Recently Arrested for Clarifying the Facts about Falun Gong. She is Still in Detention

8. [Tianjin] Additional Information Regarding Mr. Chen Tongqing's Arrest

On August 19, Mr Chen, who is 70 years old, went to apply for pension insurance at Bangjun Town government office in Jixian. Office staff phoned the local police station and two police officers were sent to arrest Mr. Chen to the police station.

Mr. Chen Tongqing was previously imprisoned in Gangbei Prison in Tianjin. He became severely ill after being tortured in prison and was subsequently put on medical parole.

9. [Tancheng County, Shandong Province] Ms. Wu Shaoxia Still in Detention

Ms. Wu Shaoxia is from Qianxiaodianzi Village in Honghua Town. She was sent to a forced labor camp for three years in 2008 and released at the end of last year. In August, she was once again arrested. Police even took away her daughter who is not a practitioner and her grandchildren, aged one and two years old. Her family was detained for half a day.

Tancheng 610 Office supervisor Yu Yunfei: +86-13697805367

Honghua Town Police Station: +86-539-6531010

10. [Shouguang, Shandong Province] Mr. Liu Xingwu Sentenced to Seven Years Imprisonment

11. [Qingdao, Shandong Province] Ms. Yan Jingqiu Detained in a Brainwashing Center

12. [Baoding City, Hebei Province] Ms. Zhang Chunxian, Ms. Chen Gaiqin's Prison Sentence Extended by Hebei Province Women's Forced Labor Camp

13. [Yinchuan, Ningxia Autonomous Region] Ms. Li Jinhua and Others Arrested

On August 12, Ms. Li Jinhua and Ms. Xin from Yinchuan were arrested. Ms. Long Zhuyun was also arrested when she went to demand the release of Ms. Li and Ms. Xin.

14. [Bengbu City, Anhui Province] Ms. Duan Genhua, Ms. Zhai Huiping Arrested and Taken to a Brainwashing Center on August 17

15. [Guangzhou, Guangdong Province] Details Regarding the Persecution Suffered by Ms. Cheng Lianqiong

Ms. Cheng Lianqiong from Guangzhou was arrested in August while she was at home. Her printer and computer were taken. Since then, she has been detained in Baiqu District Detention Center and tried in Court twice. However due to insufficient evidence, the case remains unsettled.

16. [Chengdu, Sichuan Province] Wuhou District Court to Try Five Practitioners

On the morning of August 26 at 10 a.m., Wuhou District Court attempted to try practitioners Mr. Gu Huaibing, Mr. Liao Jianfu, Mr. Zhao Haiping and Mr. Zhou Yaping.

17. [Chongqing] Mr. Yang Huawen, Mr. Luo Wenjiang Arrested and Detained in Lushan Village Brainwashing Center from August 14 to 15.

18. [Shaoyang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Liu Aihua Arrested

Ms. Liu Aihua was arrested in Yiyang on August 20 while taking care of her daughter who recently had a baby.

19. [Ulanhot, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Bao Yingchun Facing an Impending Court Trial

Ms. Bao from Ulanhot was arrested in February this year and detained in Ulanhot Detention Center. The Ulanhot Court will try Ms. Bao on August 22.

20. [Meizhou, Guangdong Province] Ms. Liu Tong Arrested and Detained in Meizhou Prison

Liu Tong was a teacher at Dongshan Secondary School in Meixian. She was arrested by Dabu County and Meijiang District police on November 25, 2010. Her home was also ransacked.

On the morning of April 15, 2011, Dabu County Court in Meizhou City tried Ms. Tu Qingguang and Ms. He Qingxiang. Ms. Tu was unlawfully sentenced to three and a half years and Ms. He to three years in prison. Ms. Liu Tong is now imprisoned in Meizhou Prison, however the whereabouts of Ms. Tu and Ms. He are unknown.

21. [Meixian, Guangdong Province] Ms. Xie Xinfeng Sent to Forced Labor Camp

Ms. Xie was unlawfully arrested on January 14, 2011. She was taken to Sanshui Forced Labor Camp around January 27 and it was said that she has been sentenced to one and a half years of forced labor.

22. [Guangdong Province] Ms. Liu Yuer Sentenced

Ms. Liu Yuer from Songci City, Hubei Province is in her 30s. She went to visit relatives in Panyu, Guangdong Province and was arrested, then sentenced to two years imprisonment. She is now held in Chatou Detention Center in Guangzhou City.

23. [Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Zhao Guicun Detained and Tortured

Ms. Zhao Guicun is in Wengqi Detention Center and tortured to the point of unconsciousness.

24. [Changsha, Hunan Province] Mr. Li Zhigang Arrested Again and Sent to a Brainwashing Center

Mr. Li Zhigang and his mother Ms. Kang Jianlan were arrested by several plain clothes police on the afternoon of August 19. They were then taken to Chaoyang Police Station. The police bodily searched them, took their house keys and then ransacked their house and took their Dafa books, personal computer and other belongings. A close friend who was visiting them was also arrested. That night, Ms. Kang was released. Mr. Li and his friend were transferred to Changsha City Brainwashing Center on August 20.

Head of Chaoyang Police Station Zou Jinsheng: +86-731-84114559, +86-731-85665558, +86-13874851555

Furong District Changsha City 610 Office: +86-731-84683178, +86-731-84683179

25. [Tonghe County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zhang Guizhi, Ms. Zhang Xiuying Detained

On August 19, Ms. Zhang Xiuying, Ms. Zhang Guizhi were arrested, and 7000 yuan in cash, personal computer and other valuables worth around 10,000 yuan were stolen. They are now detained in Tonghe County Detention Center.

Head of 610 Office Zhang Yueshou: +86-13234986057

26. [Shanghai] Update on Mr. Yao Yuan's Situation

According to sources, about a month ago, Mr. Yao Yuan was sentenced to eight years in prison by the court who collaborated with Changning District 610 Office and the domestic security division. His wife was also detained but has been released on bail pending trial.

Yao Yuan is now detained in Changning District Detention Center.

27. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Persecution Details on Mr. Zhang Liyou

On the afternoon of June 25, 2011, Han Yueting from Yushu City Domestic Security Division and Jiang Haiying from Qingshan Town Police Station went to Mr. Zhang Liyou's house in Nianyu Village, Qingshan Town accompanied by a dozen officers. They took away his Dafa books and forcefully took him to the Yushu City Police Station. Later on, Mr. Zhang was sent to Yushu City Detention Center where he was detained for 15 days.

28. [Changchun, Jilin Province] Ms Li Yazhi Arrested

On the morning of August 20, Ms Li Yazhi was observed by a police officer while she posted facts about Falun Gong in public areas and was taken away. It is said that another practitioner was also arrested at the same time.

29. [Harbin, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Huang Guang Persecuted by Suihua Forced Labor Camp

Suihua Forced Labor Camp refused to release Mr. Huang Guang although he finished his prison sentence.

30. [Huludao, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Yanhong Arrested

On the morning of August 21, Ms. Wang Yanhong from Taihe District, Jinzhou City was arrested by Daxing Village, Lianshan District, Huludao City police while giving out flyers in the village.

31. [Ningxiang County, Hunan Province] Husband and Wife Mr. Zhou Jingcheng, Ms. Wang Caijun Arrested

Mr. Zhou Jingcheng and his wife Wang Caijun were followed while giving out Shen Yun Performing Arts DVDs on the afternoon of August 20. They were subsequently arrested by Baimaqiao Police Station. Eight officers including Zhou Dingxing from Ningxiang County 610 Office ransacked Mr. Zhou's house that night, taking away Zhuan Falun and several Shen Yun DVDs.

Zhou Dingxing from Ningxiang County 610 Office: +86-13755096588, +86-731-88980737

Yang Lijiang from Ningxiang County Domestic Security Division: +86-13508496538、+86-731-87846538

32. [Dongliao County, Jilin Province] Ms. Meng Xianmei and Others Arrested

Ms. Meng Xianmei from Anshi was taken away by police from Nankang Station on the afternoon of August 14.

33. [Qingyang City, Gansu Province] Ms Wang Yuxia Harassed Countless Times

A dozen officers from Qingyang City Political Commission including Liu Shuji went to Ms. Wang Yuxia's home and harassed her.

Ms. Wang was harassed countless times by the same group of people on May 3 and May 31.

34. [Changchun, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Yazhi Arrested

Ms. Li Yazhi traveled to Changchun with fellow colleagues from her work place on August 20. She posted facts about Falun Gong in public areas during the trip and was arrested by officers from the Jingyuetan Police Station. That night, she was sent to Weizigou Detention Center in Changchun City.

35. [Yantai, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Shufeng Arrested

The morning of August 21, Ms. Zhang Shufeng from Fenghuangtai Street in Zhifu District, Yantai City and two other practitioners from other areas were arrested from their homes by local police.

36. [Shanghai] Ms. Huang Liujuan Arrested

Ms. Huang Liujuan from Jiading was arrested by defense police while handing out Shen Yun DVDs on the morning of August 18. That afternoon, police went to her home and ransacked it.

37. [Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province] Mr. Yan Min and Mr. Ye Wei Secretly Tried by Zhongshan City Court

In the middle of August, Zhongshan City Court secretly tried Mr. Yan Min and Mr. Ye Wei. Yan Min is likely to be sentenced to 5-7 years in prison.

38. [Shanwei City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Ye Yingchun Seized by Haifeng County 610 Office Personnel the Afternoon of August 20

39. [Chengdu, Sichuan Province] Ms. Cao Pufeng Arrested

Ms. Cao Pufeng, 61 years old, from Shuangqiaozi, was forcefully taken away by several plain clothes police from Shuangqiaozi 610 Office while she was at the market. Ms. Cao was then sent to Xinjin Brainwashing Center.

40. [Harbin, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zhao Yuxia Already Detained for 18 Days

Ms. Zhao Yuxia, a primary school teacher, was arrested by officers from the Anjing Police Station on August 3 and locked up in Yaziquan Detention Center. She has been detained for 18 days.

41. [Dalian, Liaoning Province] Update on the Arrest of Mr Yang Jicheng and Others

Between August 1-4, seven practitioners were arrested, one after another, and sent to Fushun Brainwashing Center. They are Yang Jicheng, Ms. Han Shuhua, Ms. Gu Shuhua, Ms. Liu Yuqin, Mr. Sun Xudong, Ms. Wang Guiying and Ms. Du Yuquan. Ms. Liu Yuqin was released on the afternoon of August 19.

42. [Huanggang, Hubei Province] Ms. Hu Jurong Arrested on August 16 and Detained in Huangtugang Detention Center

43. [Hegang, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zhou Hui Arrested by 610 Office Agents

The afternoon of August 15, head of Dongshan District criminal department Xie Fenglin brought three officers to arrest Ms. Zhou Hui in Shuangquan Village, Tuanjie Town. They forcefully took her to a brainwashing center organized by the Hegang 610 Office.