(Minghui.org) Today’s news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 10 cities or counties in 6 provinces, where at least 16 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.
Ms. Yao Min, around 64, was arrested on April 3, 2025, by Chengbei Police Station officers. She was later released on bail. She was indicted in early June 2026 and sentenced to three months in prison in early August 2026 by the Linshu County Court. She is currently held at the Linyi City Detention Center.
Ms. Dai Wenru and Ms. Ye Huidi were recorded by the surveillance cameras at a local market when talking to people about Falun Gong. They were arrested by Huoshui Township Police Station officers on September 4, 2026, and were detained for five days.
Ms. Yu Changrong was harassed at home on September 4, 2026. The police confiscated her laptop, printer, and several Falun Gong books.
Cairu, last name and gender unknown, was recorded by the surveillance cameras when distributing informational materials about Falun Gong. He or she was arrested on September 1, 2026, and is currently held at the Dingzhou City Detention Center.
Ms. Kang Cong was harassed at home on September 1, 2026. Her home was ransacked. She is currently under police surveillance.
Gou, a teacher, Mu, and He Wei were harassed by local police in early September 2026. They were photographed and videotaped.
A pre-trial meeting against Ms. Chen Hong was scheduled for September 14, 2026, by the Hunnan District Court.
The case against Ms. Wang Junhui and Ms. Li Ying was submitted to the Xinmin City Procuratorate.
Ms. Xiao Zhanfang was harassed at home by several officers led by the village official Ji Yanning on September 3, 2026. They ransacked her home and confiscated a photo of the founder of Falun Gong.
Mr. Peng Yanlai, 55, was harassed at home by officers from the Junan County Domestic Security Division on February 23, 2026. He was detained for 10 days.
Ms. Wu Guoqin was arrested at home on August 21, 2026, by officers from the Huairou District Police Department. Her home was ransacked. She was detained at the Shunyi District Lockup for 15 days and released on September 5, 2026.
Mr. Yang Shengqing was scheduled to be released from prison on September 22, 2026.