(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 23 cities or counties in 12 provinces. According to this report, 22 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 27 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Beijing] Mr. Feng Lianyou Taken to Miyun Detention Center
2. [Liaozhong District, Liaoning Province] Ms. Liu Xiangju Sentenced to Prison
3. [Liaozhong District, Liaoning Province] Ms. Shao Yinghui Tried
4. [Beijing] Ms. Peng Liqin Harassed
5. [Xi'an, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Yang Shuzhen Arrested
6. [Shouguang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Shao Liyun Arrested
7. [Tianjin] Twelve Practitioners Arrested
8. [Dengta City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Li Lun Faeces Trial
9. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Mr. Li Dang Officially Placed Under Arrest
10. [Pengzhou City, Sichuan Province] Three Practitioners Harassed
11. [Leshan City, Sichuan Province] Over Ten Practitioners Arrested
12. [Wuwei City, Gansu Province] Mr. Zhi Wanchao Arrested
13. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Pu Rumei Arrested
14. [Yongning County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region] Mr. Jiang Tao Placed Under Criminal Detention
15. [Dandong City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yu Shuxin Arrested
16. [Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Zhou Haiqiong Arrested
17. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Mi Aiqin Detained
18. [Yiyang City, Hunan Province] Mr. Chen Xinchu and Mr. Chen Jianjun Sentenced to Prison
19. [Tianjin] Four Practitioners Arrested
20. [Lianshui County, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Ma Xuerong Arrested; Ms. Sun Yingchun's Whereabouts Unknown
21. [Guangze County, Fujian Province] Ms. Mao Donglan and Another Practitioner Arrested
22. [Nanping City, Fujian Province] Ms. Wang Ying Arrested
23. [Beijing] Ms. Jiang Guifen Detained
24. [Beijing] Ms. Zhao Caixia Detained
25. [Chengde City, Hebei Province] Ms. Chi Guirong and Ms. Du Fengjuan Detained
26. [Yongcheng City, Henan Province] Ms. Wan Fengqin Arrested
27. [Haiyang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Subo Arrested
28. [Da'an City, Jilin Province] Ms. Song Xianjuan and Mr. Liu Hongbo Arrested Arrested
29. [Huixian City, Henan Province] Ms. Li Chunling in Critical Condition
1. [Beijing] Mr. Feng Lianyou Taken to Miyun Detention Center
Mr. Feng Lianyou was arrested at home on May 26, 2016. He was handcuffed and taken to the Miyun Detention Center. The police confiscated photos of the founder of Falun Gong and printed materials.
2. [Liaozhong District, Liaoning Province] Ms. Liu Xiangju Sentenced to Prison
A verdict was issued on May 27, 2016 that Ms. Liu Xiangju was sentenced to seven years in prison, in addition to a fine of 10,000 yuan. She was tried on May 23, 2016. She was arrested by officers from the Liaozhong Police Department on December 10, 2015 for distributing Falun Gong informational calendars. The day after her arrest, officers from the Chengjiao Police Station ransacked her home and took 9,000 yuan in cash which her husband earned from odd jobs.
3. [Liaozhong District, Liaoning Province] Ms. Shao Yinghui Tried
Ms. Shao Yinghui was tried on June 17, 2016 by the Liaozhong District Court.
4. [Beijing] Ms. Peng Liqin Harassed
The principal and chairperson from the Changshaoying High School union broke into Ms. Peng Liqin's home at the end of May 2016. Ms. Peng has retired from the school. The officials brought with them Ms. Peng's lawsuit against Jiang Zemin. Jiang is the former Chinese Communist Party leader who initiated the persecution of Falun Gong. They threatened and harassed her. They demanded that she sign paperwork which contained about ten sheets.
5. [Xi'an, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Yang Shuzhen Arrested
Ms. Yang Shuzhen was arrested and her home ransacked on June 15, 2016.
6. [Shouguang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Shao Liyun Arrested
Ms. Shao Liyun from Tianliu Town was arrested by officers from the Tianliu Police Station when she talked to people about Falun Gong and distributed Falun Gong informational materials on the morning of June 19, 2016. She did not return home that night.
7. [Tianjin] Twelve Practitioners Arrested
Twelve practitioners were arrested on the evening of May 12, 2016.
Seven of these 12 practitioners have been released. Ms. Wang Jingfen, her husband Mr. Xu Siliang, Ms. Lan Deman, Ms. Niu Yueqing, and Ms. Wang Fengping were held in the Wuqing Detention Center. They were released on June 17, 2016. Ms. Yang Tinglian and Ms. Hou Huilin were held in the Baodi Detention Center. They were also released on June 17, 2016.
Ms. Wang Jingfen and her husband were extorted 50,000 yuan. Ms. Lan Deman and Ms. Hou Huilin were each extorted 20,000 yuan.
As of June 20, 2016, the other five practitioners remain in custody. Among them, Mr. Fang Keshan, Ms. Zhang Shulan, and Mr. Wang Hui were transferred to another detention center in Nankai District from the Nankai Police Department. Ms. Yuan Xiuqing and Mr. Li Jianchun were held in the Wuqing Detention Center.
Mr. Li Jianchun cannot take care of himself, and can only lay down. His fellow cellmates need to help him when he needs to use the restroom.
8. [Dengta City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Li Lun Faeces Trial
Mr. Li Lun was arrested at home on February 2, 2016. He has been held in the Huazi Detention Center. He is facing a prison term.
Li Chenglin and three other officers from the Dengtai City Domestic Security Division broke into Mr. Li Lun's home and attempted to arrest him on the morning of January 28, 2016. Mr. Li was not at home at that time. The officers forced his wife to search another place they have. The officers confiscated Falun Gong books, photos of the founder of Falun Gong, Falun pictures, a computer, and a dozen or so Shen Yun Performing Arts DVDs.
Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Li:Zhang Huan (张焕), president of the Dengta City Court: +86-419-8589701, +86-13464800005Guo Qingfeng (郭清风), chief of the Dengta City Police Department: +86-419-8582901, +86-13904190023Zhang Qicheng (张起城), head of the Domestic Security Division: +86-419-8582911, +86-419-8181626, +86-13604193459Xu Wei (许伟), deputy head: +86-419-8180691
9. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Mr. Li Dang Officially Placed Under Arrest
Mr. Li Dang was arrested by Zhang Jiangang, head of the Lianhu District Domestic Security Division, officers from the Domestic Security Division, and officers from the South Laodong Road Police Station on the evening of March 30, 2016. The officers broke down the door and forced themselves into the home and ransacked it. Mr. Li was first taken to the police station, then transferred on the following day to the Lianhu District Detention Center on South Fenghui Road. He was officially placed under arrest by the Lianhu District Procuratorate on May 5, 2016. His case was transferred to the Procuratorate for prosecution on June 6, 2016. The duration for bringing up charges against him was set to one month.
10. [Pengzhou City, Sichuan Province] Three Practitioners Harassed
On June 16, 2016, Ms. Chen Kangju was harassed. Under pressure, her parents wanted her to move out, and her husband wanted to divorce her.
Four police officers broke into Ms. Chen Kangju's home and ransacked it on May 30, 2016. Ms. Chen was not at home at that time. They also successively harassed Ms. Hao Xiaofang and a practitioner with the last name Yang at their homes.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Chen:Tang Boping (唐波萍): +86-13880115197Bian Zhengliang (边正良): +86-13881989036Li Zhengwen (李正文): +86-13980483798Chen Anfu (陈安富): +86-13540202078
11. [Leshan City, Sichuan Province] Over Ten Practitioners Arrested
In a coordinated action, officers from the Leshan City 610 Office, the Police Department, and the State Security Division arrested over 10 practitioners, including Ms. Wei Fanjuan, Ms. Su Chunxiu, Ms. Hu Ruifang, Ms. Zhao Shuqiong, Ms. He Xiaolin, Ms. Zhu Suyun on June 16, 2016. Some practitioners' homes were ransacked.
Ms. Zhu Suyun was released after failing the physical examination. She is being monitored.
12. [Wuwei City, Gansu Province] Mr. Zhi Wanchao Arrested
Eight or nine officers from the Liangzhou District Domestic Security Division of the Police Department and the Fengle Town Police Station broke into Mr. Zhi Wanchao's home at the No.4 Xinqiao Team and ransacked it around 11 a.m. on June 8, 2016. They confiscated four copies of Falun Gong books and printed materials. In the police station, the police forcibly took blood samples and hand prints from Mr. Zhi. He was brought home one hour later.
13. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Pu Rumei Arrested
Ms. Pu Rumei was arrested by officers from the Henglin Town Police Station on June 17, 2016. Her whereabouts are unknown.
14. [Yongning County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region] Mr. Jiang Tao Placed Under Criminal Detention
Mr. Jiang Tao was arrested by domestic security officers on the morning of June 15, 2016. He had over 100 currency bills with Falun Gong information printed on them. A dozen or so officers from the Yongning County Domestic Security Division and the Chengguan Police Station ransacked his home that afternoon. They confiscated two printers, two computers, Falun Gong books, and several boxes of white paper. Mr. Jiang was placed in criminal detention. He is being held in the Yongning County Detention Center.
Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Jiang:Luo Haofeng (骆浩峰), domestic security officer: +86-14709682777Zhang Haining (张海宁), political head of the Chengguan Police Station: +86-13895006007
15. [Dandong City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yu Shuxin Arrested
Ms. Yu Shuxin was arrested on June 14, 2016.
Parties involved in persecuting her:Yang Yaowei (杨耀威), chief of the Dandong City Police Department: +86-18304159999, +86-415-2103201Sun Yuntao (孙云涛), head of the Domestic Security Sub-Division: +86-13942552111, +86-415-2103101, +86-415-3991555Du Guojun (杜国军), head of the 610 Office: +86-13842503900, +86-415-2103392, +86-415-3991350
16. [Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Zhou Haiqiong Arrested
Ms. Zhou Haiqiong was arrested by officers from the Xingang Police Station in the Haizhu District at noon on June 17, 2016. She has not been released.
17. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Mi Aiqin Detained
Ms. Mi Aiqin and an elderly practitioner were arrested by four officers from the Cheng'an Town Police Station when they talked to people about Falun Gong on the morning of June 17, 2016. The elderly practitioner was released that day. Ms. Mi is being held in the Cheng'an County Detention Center.
Parties involved in persecuting her:Liu Jidong (刘纪东), director of the Cheng'an Town Police Station: +86-15030065666Qiao Yongbao (乔永暴), deputy director: +86-18832028222
18. [Yiyang City, Hunan Province] Mr. Chen Xinchu and Mr. Chen Jianjun Sentenced to Prison
Mr. Chen Xinchu from Anhua County was tried for the third time on June 16, 2016. He was sentenced to 11 months in prison.
Mr. Chen Jianjun was tried for the third time on June 15, 2016. He was sentenced to eight months in prison.
19. [Tianjin] Four Practitioners Arrested
Ms. Liu Shuzhen (68 years old), Ms. Yang Lingxia (60 years old), Ms. Zheng Yuzhi (72 years old), and Mr. Zhang (71 years old), from the Binhai New Area in Tanggu District, were studying Falun Gong teachings at Ms. Liu's home on the morning of June 8, 2016. Two police officers broke in and arrested the four practitioners. The officers ransacked Ms. Liu's home and confiscated a printer, a computer, all her Falun Gong books, and printed materials. The officers also ransacked the three other practitioners' homes and confiscated photos of the founder of Falun Gong and all their Falun Gong books.
The four practitioners were body searched and interrogated at the police station. Ms. Zheng and Mr. Zhang were released that afternoon. Ms. Yang was taken to the local detention center. Ms. Liu was taken to the Wuqing District.
20. [Lianshui County, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Ma Xuerong Arrested; Ms. Sun Yingchun's Whereabouts Unknown
Mr. Ma Xuerong was followed by a police officer when he distributed Falun Gong informational materials on June 15, 2016. The police attempted to force him to tell the sources of these materials. They prompted him to acknowledge that he got the materials from Ms. Sun Yingchun. Mr. Ma did not cooperate. He was placed under criminal detention on June 17, 2016. He is being held in the Lianshui County Detention Center. Ms. Sun's whereabouts are unknown.
21. [Guangze County, Fujian Province] Ms. Mao Donglan and Another Practitioner Arrested
Ms. Mao Donglan and an elderly practitioner with the last name Wu were arrested by officers from the Nanping City 610 Office on June 14, 2016.
22. [Nanping City, Fujian Province] Ms. Wang Ying Arrested
Ms. Wang Ying was arrested by officers from the Nanping City 610 Office on June 15, 2016.
23. [Beijing] Ms. Jiang Guifen Detained
Ms. Jiang Guifen was arrested and her home ransacked by officers from the Shangdi Police Station on May 9, 2016.
Parties involved in persecuting her:Shangdi Police Station: +86-10-62961774Jia Chaoshuang (价朝双), residential police officer: +86-17996197202
24. [Beijing] Ms. Zhao Caixia Detained
Four police officers from the Dewai Police Station in the Xicheng District broke into Ms. Zhao Caixia's home on May 20, 2016. She was doing household chores. They questioned her about the lawsuit she filed against Jiang Zemin. She was forcibly carried into a waiting police vehicle and taken to the police station. Her home was ransacked. Later she was taken to the Dongcheng Detention Center for five days of detention. She returned home on May 27, 2016.
Parties involved in persecuting her:Wang Xin (王鑫), officer: +86-13810004697Liu Du (刘都): +86-10-64213826
25. [Chengde City, Hebei Province] Ms. Chi Guirong and Ms. Du Fengjuan Detained
Ms. Chi Guirong and Ms. Du Fengjuan were arrested by officers from the Sangou Police Station when they talked to people about Falun Gong in Chagou Township on June 7, 2016. They are being held in the Chengde County Detention Center. Ms. Chi has been on a hunger strike.
Parties involved in persecuting them:Zhao Minge (赵民阁), head of the Chengde County Domestic Security Division: +86-18875623304Hou Shouyin (候守银), deputy head: +86-18875623423Wu Lei (吴雷): +86-18875623301Liu Chunlei (刘春雷), director of the Sangou Police Station: +86-18875623497
26. [Yongcheng City, Henan Province] Ms. Wan Fengqin Arrested
Ms. Wan Fengqin was arrested at home by officers from the Yongcheng City Domestic Security Division in May 2016 for suing Jiang Zemin. She has not returned home yet.
27. [Haiyang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Subo Arrested
Three officers from the Haiyang Development Zone broke into Ms. Li Subo's home on April 18, 2016. They forcibly took photos of her. Ms. Li managed to escape. Two days later, four officers again broke into her home and dragged her into the police vehicle. She was taken directly to a hospital for physicals, including blood tests. Her blood pressure read above 200. She also had irregular pulse rate. The officers took her to the police station and measured her blood pressure again. It was as high as 250. They had to send her home.
Ms. Li Subo from Lugubu Village in Dayanjia Town filed lawsuits against Jiang Zemin to the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate in July 2015.
28. [Da'an City, Jilin Province] Ms. Song Xianjuan and Mr. Liu Hongbo Arrested Arrested
Ms. Song Xianjuan and Mr. Liu Hongbo were arrested by officers from the Lianhe Township Police Station around April 16, 2016 for distributing Falun Gong informational materials. Later, they were taken to the Da'an City Police Department by Liu Yuming and other officers from the Da'an City Domestic Security Division for interrogation with written notes. The officers ransacked both practitioners' homes and confiscated Falun Gong books. They took 2,000 yuan from Mr. Liu. Later Mr. Liu asked and got his money back. At the time the two practitioners developed symptoms of cerebral infarction and heart diseases. Both were released after midnight that evening. Their electric bicycles have not been returned to them.
29. [Huixian City, Henan Province] Ms. Li Chunling in Critical Condition
Ms. Li Chunling was arrested on November 3, 2014. She is being held in the No. 9 Ward in the Xinxiang City Women's Prison. She was severely abused and in poor health. The prison authorities told her family that she is severely near-sighted and suffers from myocardial ischemia, which could lead to blindness and become life-threatening if the condition worsens. The family was forced to sign some paperwork.
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