(Minghui.org) Today's news from mainland China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 8 cities or counties in 5 provinces. According to this report, 5 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 16 were illegally arrested.

1. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Li Wei in Critical Condition
2. [Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Four Practitioners Detained
3. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yao Xiaoyan Detained
4. [Nongan County, Jilin Province] Mr. Feng Chi Arrested
5. [Shuangliu County, Sichuan Province] Four Practitioners Detained
6. [Songyuan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Cui Hongwen and Others Arrested
7. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
8. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Sun Hongbo Arrested
9. [Fuxin City, Liaoning Province] Two Practitioners Detained
10. [Taicang City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Wu Zhengzheng's Whereabouts Unknown

1. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Li Wei in Critical Condition

Mr. Li Wei was tried in the Changchun Economic Development Zone Court at 6:00 a.m. on December 10, 2013. He was in critical condition due to a severe heart disease and nausea and was not able to stand. He needed help when he left the courtroom. When he was taken back to the Changchun Detention Center No. 3, he vomited all day long.

Parties involved in the persecution:

Li Yuyuan (李玉渊), chief justice: +86-13314308616, +86-431-88559803
Wang Hongwei (王宏伟), presiding judge of the criminal court: +86-15904309333, +86-431-88559826
Hao Yanju (郝艳军), judge of the criminal court: +86-13844894063, +86-431-88559828
Zhang Yuhui (张玉辉), judge of the criminal court: +86-13596163336

2. [Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Four Practitioners Detained

Mr. Wang Pingzhong, Mr. Wang Liqing, Mr. Hu Yuzhong, and Ms. Wang Xiaoyun were arrested by officers from the Qinglongshan Police Department on the morning of December 7, 2013. They are being held at the Qinglongshan Farm Detention Center.

3. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yao Xiaoyan Detained

Ms. Yao Xiaoyan, about 55 years old, was arrested by officers from the Hedong Police Station around December 10, 2013. She is being held at the Fushun City Detention Center.

4. [Nongan County, Jilin Province] Mr. Feng Chi Arrested

Mr. Feng Chi was arrested on the afternoon of December 10, 2013.

5. [Shuangliu County, Sichuan Province] Four Practitioners Detained

Ms. Wei Sanmei, Ms. Peng Junxian, Ms. Xia Niang, and Ms. Meng Lin were arrested on their way to Pujiang County on the morning of December 12, 2013. They are being held at the Pujiang County Detention Center.

6. [Songyuan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Cui Hongwen and Others Arrested

It is confirmed that Mr. Cui Hongwen and other practitioners were recently arrested by officers from the Songyuan Police Department for distributing information about Falun Gong and the persecution. They are being held in Guaibodian and their car was confiscated.

7. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Wang Liqing, Ms. Huanhuan, and Ms. Xiaoyan were recently arrested. Their homes were ransacked and their computers, printers, and Falun Gong books were confiscated.

8. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Sun Hongbo Arrested

Mr. Sun Hongbo was arrested by officers from the Erdaoqu Police Station on December 12, 2013.

9. [Fuxin City, Liaoning Province] Two Practitioners Detained

Mr. Wen Ming was arrested on December 9, 2013, and held for 15 days.

Ms. Sun Xiuying was arrested on the afternoon of December 12, 2013, when she talked to people about Falun Gong and the persecution. She is being held at the Xindi Detention Center.

10. [Taicang City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Wu Zhengzheng's Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Wu Zhengzheng was arrested on December 5, 2013. Her whereabouts is unknown.