(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 5 cities or counties in 5 provinces, where at least 7 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.

1. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wang Yaxin and Ms. Du Zhonghua Arrested
2. [Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province] Ms. Min Ruyi and Ms. Chen Jiazhi Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison
3. [Xuchang City, Henan Province] Cai Faliang Harassed
4. [Linyi City, Shandong Province] Tian Lieyun Detained

1. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wang Yaxin and Ms. Du Zhonghua Arrested

Ms. Wang Yaxin was arrested at home by officers from the Shuiwuzhuang Police Station in the Kaiping District on July 7, 2022. She was taken to the Chahe Town Police Station in the Fengnan District that afternoon.

Ms. Du Zhonghua was arrested at home by seven officers from the same police station around 3 p.m. on July 7, 2022. Her whereabouts are unknown.

2. [Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province] Ms. Min Ruyi and Ms. Chen Jiazhi Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison

Ms. Min Ruyi and Ms. Chen Jiazhi were each sentenced to eight months in prison. Further details are unknown.

3. [Xuchang City, Henan Province] Cai Faliang Harassed

Cai Faliang (gender unknown) from Suqiao Town was harassed for three consecutive days by two officers including Cheng from the Suqiao Town Police Station in mid-to-late June 2022. They did not show their IDs or give their names but ransacked Cai’s home. They confiscated Cai’s copies of Zhuan Falun and Hong Yin VI.

4. [Linyi City, Shandong Province] Tian Lieyun Detained

Tian Lieyun (gender unknown) lives in Qipanshi Village, Yedian Town, Mengyin County. Tian was taken to the county brainwashing center on June 23, 2022. After going on a hunger strike for two days, Tian was released.