(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 19 cities or counties in 8 provinces. In this report, 23 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 27 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. Beijing] Ms. Wen Yuhong Abused in Daxing Women's Forced Labor Camp
2. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Mr. Chen Zhiqiang Detained
3. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Seven Practitioners Sentenced to Prison
4. [Donggang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhu Changming, Held in Shenyang First Prison, Not Allowed Any Visitors for One Year
5. [Shangqiu City, Henan Province] Ms. Zhu Erfen Arrested
6. [Shanghai] Ms. Zhang Huijuan Arrested
7. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Six Practitioners Arrested
8. [Luchuan County, Guangxi Province] Ms. Tang Guishu and Ms. Liu Xianglan Held at Ouyangshan Detention Center
9. [Luchuan County, Guangxi Province] Ms. Tang Guishu and Ms. Liu Xianglan Held at Ouyangshan Detention Center
10. [Penglai City, Shandong Province] Three Practitioners Including Mr. Li Yongliang Arrested
11. [Chongqing] A List of Qijiang District Practitioners Being Held in Forced Labor Camps
12. [Tianjin] Additional Information on the Arrests of Mr. Zhang Lianzhong and Ms. He Ping
13. [Zouping County, Shandong Province] Ms. Su Xiufang Arrested
14. [Tianjin] Mr. Hao Yin and Wife Ms. Gao Yan'e Arrested
15. [Shanghai] Ms. Zhang Huijuan Arrested
16. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Additional Information on the Arrests of Ms. Zeng Shuling and Mr. Niu Jiahui
17. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liang Cailing Arrested and Home Ransacked
18. [Meishan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Huang Lirong Arrested
19. [Suining City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Ding Wenbin Sent to Mianyang Forced Labor Camp
20. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Ms. Zhou Yanzhen Taken to Erdaopeng Brainwashing Center
21. [Wendeng City, Shandong Province] Ms. Qu Huiling Arrested
22. [Shanghai] Ms. Jiang Linying Detained
23. [Chongqing] Mr. Hao Jingming Sentenced to Prison

1. [Beijing] Ms. Wen Yuhong Abused in Daxing Women's Forced Labor Camp

Ms. Wen Yuhong, 54, is from Huanghua Town in the Huairou District, Beijing. Around December 20, 2011, she was sentenced to two and a half years of forced labor by the Beijing Police Department. She was detained at the First Group of the Daxing Women's Forced Labor Camp. She was forced to get up at 5:00 a.m., sit on a small stool, and not allowed to move or go to bed until 11:00 p.m. Because she doesn't renounce Falun Gong, she is deprived of sleep, not allowed to use the restroom, not given any water, not given enough food, and not allowed to shower.

Ms. Wen has become sick as a result of the abuse. The camp authorities had her take unknown drugs. Her vision has worsened and she has started to lose her sanity. She has pain all over and is in critical condition.

2. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Mr. Chen Zhiqiang Detained

Mr. Chen Zhiqiang was recently reported for speaking with people about Falun Gong. He was arrested by officers from the Congxi Police Station and is being held at the No. 2 Detention Center.

3. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Seven Practitioners Sentenced to Prison

The Wuhou District Court tried seven practitioners on August 26, 2011. Mr. Gu Huaibing was sentenced to seven years in prison; Mr. Zhou Yaping, two years and four months; Mr. Liao Jianfu, two and a half years; and Mr. Zhao Haiping, Mr. Wang Hongbo, Mr. Wang Jianguo, and Ms. Li Xiaoyan were each sentenced to three years in prison. Mr. Zhou and Mr. Liao were released before the Chinese New Year. The other five practitioners are being held at the Anqing Detention Center.

4. [Donggang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhu Changming, Held in Shenyang First Prison, Not Allowed Any Visitors for One Year

On February 20, 2012, Mr. Zhu Changming's brother and other family members went to the Shenyang First Prison to visit Mr. Zhu. The guards turned them away, saying that no visits are allowed if the person does not give up his belief. His family have not been allowed to visit Mr. Zhu for a year.

Mr. Zhu and his wife, Ms. Liu Mei were sentenced to 13 years in prison on April 9, 2002.

5. [Shangqiu City, Henan Province] Ms. Zhu Erfen Arrested

Ms. Zhu Erfen, reported on February 18, 2012 for distributing Falun Gong truth-clarification materials, was arrested.

6. [Shanghai] Ms. Zhang Huijuan Arrested

In the middle of the night on February 14, 2012, officers in the Yangpu District broke into Ms. Zhang Huijuan's home and arrested her. They also ransacked her home. Ms. Zhang's whereabouts are unknown.

7. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Six Practitioners Arrested

Six practitioners including Mr. Wang Weizhi and Mr. Wang Xirong were arrested on the afternoon of February 10, 2012.

8. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Liu Zilan Detained

During the evening of February 19, 2012, while distributing Shen Yun DVDs, Ms. Liu Zilan, an employee of Tangshan Power Company, was arrested by plainclothes officers. She is being held at the Tangshan Detention Center.

Liu Jincheng, director of Tangshan Detention Center: 86-13832981151

9. [Luchuan County, Guangxi Province] Ms. Tang Guishu and Ms. Liu Xianglan Held at Ouyangshan Detention Center

During the afternoon of February 16, 2012, Ms. Tang Guishu and Ms. Liu Xianglan went out to post some Falun Dafa informational stickers and were followed. Officers from the Luchuan County Political and Judiciary Committee, led by Fan Bili of the local 610 Office, went to the homes of Ms. Tang and Ms. Liu and arrested them. The two practitioners are now being held at the Ouyangshan Detention Center.

10. [Penglai City, Shandong Province] Three Practitioners Including Mr. Li Yongliang Arrested

On the afternoon of February 21, 2012, Mr. Li Yongliang from Huaishuzhuang Village, Daxindian Town, Penglai City, was arrested by officers from the Daxindian Town Police Sub-bureau. The police ransacked his home, confiscating a computer and other personal belongings. Mr. Sun Ruxue and Ms. Wang Shuqin were arrested along with Mr. Li. The three of them are being held at the Daxindian Town Police Sub-bureau.

On the same day, Gusidian Town practitioners Ms. Zhang Aizhi, Mr. Wang Yunren, Mr. Wang Yunji, and Mr. Gong Yuqian were arrested, as well as Longkou practitioner Mr. Sun Yuxue.

Li Yuelian, head of the 610 Office: 86-158535822222925 (Cell), 86-535-5719626

11. [Chongqing] A List of Qijiang District Practitioners Being Held in Forced Labor Camps

Ms. Chen Yanxiu, in her 50s, was sentenced to two years of forced labor on October 8, 2011. She is being held at the Chongqing Women's Forced Labor Camp.

Mr. Li Zongyue was sentenced to two years of forced labor in June 2011 and is being held at the Xishanping Forced Labor Camp.

Mr. Li's wife, Ms. Feng Angui, was sentenced to three years of forced labor on December 13, 2010, and is being held at the Chongqing Women's Forced Labor Camp.

Ms. Zhang Changrong, in her 50s, was sentenced to one year of forced labor on April 9, 2011, and is being held at the Chongqing Women's Forced Labor Camp.

12. [Tianjin] Additional Information on the Arrests of Mr. Zhang Lianzhong and Ms. He Ping

In the morning of February 15, 2012, personnel from the Yingdong Spring Residential Committee and officers from the Dazhigu Police Station entered the home of Mr. Zhang Lianzhong and Ms. He Ping, under the guise of checking their household registration. They ransacked the place and confiscated many personal belongings. Mr. Zhang and Ms. He were arrested and taken to the Hedong Detention Center.

13. [Zouping County, Shandong Province] Ms. Su Xiufang Arrested

On February 21, 2012, Ms. Su Xiufang, in her 50s, was arrested at home by plainclothes officers from the Linchi Police Station.

14. [Tianjin] Mr. Hao Yin and Wife Ms. Gao Yan'e Arrested

When Mr. Zhou Xiangyang's parents went to Binhai Prison asking for the release of their son, Mr. Hao Yin of Ji County, his wife, Ms. Gao Yan'e, went along to help them. Mr. Hao and Ms. Gao were arrested on February 20, 2012, along with Mr. Zhou's parents. Their current whereabouts are unknown.

15. [Shanghai] Ms. Zhang Huijuan Arrested

On February 4, 2012, Ms. Zhang Huijuan was arrested by officers from the Yanpu District. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

16. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Additional Information on the Arrests of Ms. Zeng Shuling and Mr. Niu Jiahui

Ms. Zeng Shuling was sentenced to two years of forced labor on February 4, 2012, and taken to the Qianjin Forced Labor Camp.

Mr. Niu Jiahui was sentenced to two years of forced labor and taken to the Suihua Forced Labor Camp on February 8, 2012.

17. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liang Cailing Arrested and Home Ransacked

In the morning of February 17, 2012, officers from the Economic Development Zone 610 Office and the Boyu Police Station broke into Ms. Liang Cailing's home and arrested her. The police ransacked her home and confiscated a computer, a printer, a laminator, and other personal belongings.

18. [Meishan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Huang Lirong Arrested

Ms. Huang Lirong, 60, from Jinfeng County in the Dongpo District was arrested on the morning of February 20, 2012.

19. [Suining City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Ding Wenbin Sent to Mianyang Forced Labor Camp

Mr. Ding Wenbin, 60, is from Taihe Town, Shehong County, Suining City. He was arrested in the evening on December 29, 2011, by officers from the Chengbei Police Station in Taihe Town for distributing Falun Gong informational materials The police ransacked his home and confiscated a DVD player, a cellphone, and Falun Dafa books. Mr. Ding was taken to the Shehong County Detention Center. A month later, he was sentenced to one year of forced labor and taken to the Mianyang Forced Labor Camp.

20. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Ms. Zhou Yanzhen Taken to Erdaopeng Brainwashing Center

On February 20, 2012, Ms. Zhou Yanzhen, who lives in the Dianli Community in the Jianghan District, was arrested at home by officer Zhang Hao from the Wansong Street Police Station and Fan Jianguo, head of the Dianli Community Party Committee. Ms. Zhou was taken to the Erdaopeng Brainwashing Center.

Zhang Hao, officer from the Wansong Street Police Station: +86-13871034140 (Cell)
Fan Jianguo, head of the Dianli Community Party Committee: +86-13871299658 (Cell)

21. [Wendeng City, Shandong Province] Ms. Qu Huiling Arrested

On February 20, 2012, Ms. Qu Huiling from the Yinsiqiao Village, Zhangjiachan Town, was arrested by officers from the Zhangjiachan Police Station and Wendeng Domestic Security Division.

22. [Shanghai] Ms. Jiang Linying Detained

In the evening on February 9, 2012, Ms. Jiang Linying from the Sitang New Village in the Baoshan District was arrested at home by officers from the Zhabei Domestic Security Division. She is being held at the Zhabei Detention Center.

23. [Chongqing] Mr. Hao Jingming Sentenced to Prison

Mr. Hao Jingming, 46, was arrested for speaking with people about Falun Gong in Shiqiaopu in March 2011. He was later sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. Mr. Hao is still being held at the Baiheling Detention Center after refusing to sign the court verdict.