Additional Persecution News from China – June 14, 2012 (39 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 33 cities or counties in 14 provinces. According to this report, 24 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention and at least 35 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Bayan Nur City, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Wang Xia in Critical Condition
2. [Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Guan Shuxue's Wages Suspended
3. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liu Yue Sentenced to 18 Months of Forced Labor
4. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Ming Yanbo Taken to Heizuizi Forced Labor Camp
5. [Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Tian Yuan Detained
6. [Dunhuang City, Gansu Province] Additional Information on the Arrests of Ms. Bai Sheying and Ms. Liu Guilan
7. [Xiangyang City, Hubei Province] Mr. Zhao Guojiang Nearly Paralyzed
8. [Baishan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Ruan Jing Detained
9. [Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province] Ms. Zhang Haifen Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
10. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wu Chunhua Arrested at Home on June 12, 2012
11. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Huo Guilan and Ms. Zhang Aijun Detained
12. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Ms. Tao Shaohui and Ms. Ye Yanying Arrested
13. [Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Xu Fenglan and Ms. Ye Arrested on June 12, 2012
14. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Xing Yuzhen and Mr. Feng Xikui Arrested
15. [Anqing City, Anhui Province] Mr. Liu Jin'an Arrested
16. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Three Practitioners Including Ms. Xiu Li Sentenced
17. [Nanyang City, Henan Province] Ms. Han Guozhen Arrested
18. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Sun Suyun Arrested
19. [Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Guo Xiuqin's Whereabouts Unknown
20. [Nantong City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Wang Lei Arrested on June 7, 2012
21. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Chen Haibin Detained
22. [Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Liu Yanbo Arrested at Home on June 13
23. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yin Hongmei Arrested at Home on June 13
24. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Yixia and Ms. Zhang Meijing Arrested
25. [Tonghe County, Heilongjiang Province] Recent Updates on Seven Practitioners Including Ms. Zhao Jingrong
26. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Xiying Arrested
27. [Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Zhang Yalin of Zhanhe Forestry Bureau Sent to Bei'an Prison on June 5, 2012
28. [Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Bao Guiqin's Home Ransacked
29. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Jing Shuming and Son Mr. Xie Liangfeng Held in Custody in Police Station
30. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Xiuyun Facing Trial
31. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Ma Yunhua Taken to Xi'an Brainwashing Center
32. [Baoji City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Li Baorong and Two Other Practitioners Arrested and Home Ransacked
33. [Tianjin] Ms. Shao Yuewang and Ms. Li Fengkun Arrested by Datian Police Station on June 12, 2012
34. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Mr. Gai Guangsheng Arrested by Jiangtuan Town Police Station on June 13, 2012
35. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Guilan Held at the Guide Detention Center
36. [Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Wang Shixin Arrested
37. [Bazhong City, Sichuan Province] Ms. He Qian Arrested
38. [Chongqing] Mr. Wang Yuefa Arrested
39. [Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province] Mr. Cao Jingyu Abused in Guangdong Prison

1. [Bayan Nur City, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Wang Xia in Critical Condition

Ms. Wang Xia from the Linhe District was arrested and taken to a detention center on April 26, 2012. About 45 days later, she suffered acute renal failure and the failure of several other internal organs. She is in critical condition and was recently sent to the Linhe District Central Hospital for emergency treatment.

2. [Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Guan Shuxue's Wages Suspended

Ms. Guan Shuxue, an elementary school teacher, was arrested on her way home from work by officers from the Qitaihe Police Department on July 22, 2009. She was held in the Qitaihe Detention Center for more than seven months. After her release, plainclothes officers often followed her. Her cell phone and her family members' cells phones were monitored. She was not allowed to teach and was given odd jobs, such as cleaning and gardening, by the school administration.

Yin Jie of the Xinxing District Discipline Inspection Committee and the Education Bureau director suspended Ms. Guan's wages in December 2010. They also attempted to force her family to return the wages issued during Ms. Guan's detention.

3. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liu Yue Sentenced to 18 Months of Forced Labor

Mr. Liu Yue was arrested by officers from the Fushun Domestic Security Division and the Criminal Police Brigade on April 15, 2012. The police confiscated his car. He was held at the Nangou Detention Center. Recently, he was transferred to the Masanjia Forced Labor Camp to serve an 18-month term.

4. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Ming Yanbo Taken to Heizuizi Forced Labor Camp

Ms. Ming Yanbo was arrested at home on the evening of May 29, 2012. The police disassembled a dish receiver and took it away. On June 11, the fourteenth day of her detention, another practitioner went to visit her and found that two plainclothes officers had taken her away. It was confirmed the next day that Ms. Ming has been sent to the Heizuizi Forced Labor Camp to serve an 18-month term.

Ms. Ming was previously incarcerated in Heizuizi Women's Prison from the end of 2004 to the end of 2009.

5. [Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Tian Yuan Detained

Jilin City practitioner Mr. Tian Yuan does odd jobs in Hangzhou. Officers from the Xiacheng District Police Department recently arrested him. He is being held at the Hangzhou Detention Center in Renhe Town.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Xiacheng District Police Department: [phone], [phone]

6. [Dunhuang City, Gansu Province] Additional Information on the Arrests of Ms. Bai Sheying and Ms. Liu Guilan

Ms. Bai Sheying, in her 50s; Ms. Liu Guilan, in her 60s; and Ms. Xu Yulan, in her 60s, were arrested and taken to the Dunhuang Police Department on June 9, 2012. The police locked each of them in a separate room. Ms. Bai was handcuffed to a chair. Ms. Xu escaped. Ms. Bai and Ms. Liu are being held at the Dunhuang Detention Center. The Domestic Security Division of the Dunhuang Police Department threatened and deceived Ms. Xu's family by asking Ms. Xu to report to the police department and then arresting her.

7. [Xiangyang City, Hubei Province] Mr. Zhao Guojiang Nearly Paralyzed

Mr. Zhao Guojiang was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on January 12, 2012. He was taken to Xiangnan Prison on February 13 and later transferred to Fanjiatai Prison. Mr. Zhao was abused by the “Steadfast Belief 'Transformation' Team” for more than 20 days and became nearly paralyzed. He cannot even feed himself.

8. [Baishan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Ruan Jing Detained

Ms. Ruan Jing, an employee of the Quanyang Forestry Bureau, was arrested for speaking with people about Falun Gong on June 8, 2012. She is being held at the Fusong County Detention Center.

9. [Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province] Ms. Zhang Haifen Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Ms. Zhang Haifen was arrested by the Ningbo 610 Office for distributing Falun Gong materials. The Haishu District Court sentenced her to five years in prison.

10. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wu Chunhua Arrested at Home on June 12, 2012

11. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Huo Guilan and Ms. Zhang Aijun Detained

Ms. Huo Guilan, 62, and Ms. Zhang Aijun, in her 40s, were arrested on June 6, 2012, for speaking with people about Falun Gong in Daming Palace Remains Park. They were taken to the Changlepo Detention Center.

12. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Ms. Tao Shaohui and Ms. Ye Yanying Arrested

Ms. Tao Shaohui and Ms. Ye Yanying were reported when they were in the Shuangliu Base of the Wuhan Shipyard. They were arrested by officers from the Shuangliu Street Police Station and taken to the Wuhan Detention Center for 10 days.

13. [Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Xu Fenglan and Ms. Ye Arrested on June 12, 2012

14. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Xing Yuzhen and Mr. Feng Xikui Arrested

Ms. Xing Yuzhen and Mr. Feng Xikui were arrested on June 11 and 12 by officers from the Huizhan Police Department.

15. [Anqing City, Anhui Province] Mr. Liu Jin'an Arrested

Mr. Liu Jin'an, about 50, works in the Zongyang County Family Planning Service Station. He was arrested in early June. The police also arrested Ms. Wu Guilan, Ms. Wang Linlin, and Ms. Liu Xiaoqin. Ms. Wu and Ms. Wang were released. Ms. Liu Xiaoqin is still being detained.

16. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Three Practitioners Including Ms. Xiu Li Sentenced

Ms. Xiu Li, Ms. Liu Xiaohong, and Ms. Qiu Yan were sentenced to four and a half years in prison by Judge Huang in the Jinniu District Court on May 10, 2012.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Judge Huang of the Jinniu District Court: [phone]

17. [Nanyang City, Henan Province] Ms. Han Guozhen Arrested

Ms. Han Guozhen was arrested on June 3, 2012, for speaking with people about Falun Gong near Youqiao Road. Her family went to the Second Brigade of the Wadian Police Station on June 7 to request her release and were told that Ms. Han had been transferred to the Shangzhuang Detention Center. On June 8, Ms. Han's mother went to the police station to request her release. The officers told her that they would contact her on Tuesday but didn't. On June 11, 2012, Ms. Han's mother went again. The officers coerced her into going to Ms. Han's home, where they confiscated six Falun Gong books.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Wadian Town Police Station: [phone]

18. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Sun Suyun Arrested

Ms. Sun Suyun, Mr. Zheng Xiangxing's wife, was carried into a police car by a dozen officers from the Tanghai County Police Department and the Tenth Farm Police Station on June 13, 2012. Ms. Sun was taken to the Tanghai County Police Department.

19. [Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Guo Xiuqin's Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Guo Xiuqin was arrested by officers from the Ning'an City No. 1 Police Station for speaking with people about Falun Gong on June 12, 2012. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

20. [Nantong City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Wang Lei Arrested on June 7, 2012

21. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Chen Haibin Detained

Mr. Chen Haibin went missing for several days. The police station recently notified Mr. Chen's family that he was arrested on June 6, 2012, and is being held at the Yaojia Detention Center.

22. [Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Liu Yanbo Arrested at Home on June 13

23. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yin Hongmei Arrested at Home on June 13

24. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Yixia and Ms. Zhang Meijing Arrested

Ms. Zhang Yixia and Ms. Zhang Meijing, employees of the Wafangdian City Lingdong Office, went missing on the evening of June 8, 2012. Their families received phone calls on June 10, saying that both practitioners were being held at the Jinnan Road Drug Rehabilitation Center and would be held for 15 days.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Wang Jincheng, secretary of the Wafangdian City Political and Legal Committee: [phone], [phone], [phone] (Cell)
Yu Ming, director of the Wafangdian City Political and Legal Committee: [phone], [phone], [phone] (Cell)
Wei Guangwei, head of the Wafangdian City 610 Office: [phone], [phone] (Cell)

25. [Tonghe County, Heilongjiang Province] Recent Updates on Seven Practitioners Including Ms. Zhao Jingrong

Seven practitioners who were arrested last October appealed to the higher court after being illegally sentenced. The Harbin City Intermediate Court upheld the original judgment without notifying the families or the attorneys. Ms. Zhao Jingrong and Ms. Xu Xiaohua were taken to the Heilongjiang Women's Prison. The situation of Ms. Cao Zeping, Ms. Liang Huimin, Ms. Song Jinfeng, and Ms. Liu are unknown.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Judge Kong, Harbin City Intermediate Court: [phone]

26. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Xiying Arrested

Ms. Wang Xiying, about 70, was arrested by officers from the Jinshitan Police Station at the gate of the Jinxin Community for handing out Falun Gong informational DVDs and speaking with people about Falun Gong. She was taken to the Yaojia Detention Center.

27. [Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Zhang Yalin of Zhanhe Forestry Bureau Sent to Bei'an Prison on June 5, 2012

28. [Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Bao Guiqin's Home Ransacked

Ms. Bao Guiqin, in her 50s, is a retired teacher from the Hulan Ergi District, Qiqihar. She was reported for handing out Shen Yun DVDs on the morning of June 13, 2012. Her home was ransacked and she was arrested that afternoon.

29. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Jing Shuming and Son Mr. Xie Liangfeng Held in Custody in Police Station

Ms. Jing Shuming and her son, Mr. Xie Liangfeng, were arrested by plainclothes officers while they were clarifying truth at a railway station on June 13, 2012. They were taken to the Zhanqian Police Station. The police ordered Ms. Jing's non-practitioner husband to take the officers to his home. The police ransacked the place and confiscated many personal belongings.

30. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Xiuyun Facing Trial

Ms. Zhang Xiuyun, 61, was arrested by officers from the Chaoyang Police Department and the Qinghe Street Police Station on May 4, 2012. Her home was ransacked. She has been held at the No. 3 Detention Center and her family is not allowed to visit. Her family received a notice from the Chaoyang District Procuratorate on June 10, saying that Ms. Zhang has been charged and could be sentenced to three to seven years in prison.

31. [Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Ma Yunhua Taken to Xi'an Brainwashing Center

Ms. Ma. Yunhua, 63, worked the Second Light Industry Bureau. She was fired by her employer in 2000 while being held in a forced labor camp. She was reported for speaking with people about Falun Gong in Fengqing Park on May 10, 2012. She was arrested by officers from the Laodong South Road Police Station and taken to the Lianhu Detention Center. 15 days later, she was taken to the Xi'an Brainwashing Center by officer Sun Zhifa from the Beilin Domestic Security Division.

Sun Zhifa, officer from the Beilin Domestic Security Division: [phone] (Cell)

32. [Baoji City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Li Baorong and Two Other Practitioners Arrested and Home Ransacked

Ms. Li Baorong, Ms. Chen Qiufen, and Ms. Ru Hongxia are either employees or family members of employees of the Baojin Railroad Bureau. They were reported for speaking with people about Falun Gong and arrested by officers from the Maying Police Station on the morning of June 12, 2012. The police ransacked their homes that day and confiscated computers and other personal belongings.

33. [Tianjin] Ms. Shao Yuewang and Ms. Li Fengkun Arrested by Datian Police Station on June 12, 2012

34. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Mr. Gai Guangsheng Arrested by Jiangtuan Town Police Station on June 13, 2012

35. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Guilan Held at the Guide Detention Center

Ms. Li Guilan was reported for speaking with people about Falun Gong on June 12, 2012. She is being held at the Guide Detention Center in Changqing District.

36. [Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Wang Shixin Arrested

Mr. Wang Shixin went to the Qingpu Police Department on June 11, 2012, to ask for the return of his personal items including a laptop, a printer, and Falun Gong books, which were confiscated on June 6. He was arrested and has not returned home.

Mr. Wang's wife, Ms. Zuo Kangwei, was arrested June 5, on her way home.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Ni Xingyu, member of the Qingpu Police Department Party Committee: [phone], [phone], [phone] (Cell)
Qian Hongjun, officer of the Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone] (Cell)
Qi Hongting, personnel of the 610 Office: [phone], [phone], [phone] (Cell)

37. [Bazhong City, Sichuan Province] Ms. He Qian Arrested

Ms. He Qian was arrested at home on June 13, 2012. The family of another practitioner, Mr. Li Zhiming, were harassed by the police station and the residential committee. Mr. Li had left home earlier.

38. [Chongqing] Mr. Wang Yuefa Arrested

Mr. Wang Yuefa was arrested by officers from the Shapingba District Domestic Security Division on June 13, 2012. The police ransacked his home and confiscated three cellphones.

Parties involved in the persecution:
Shapingba District 610 Office: [phone]
Liu Wei, chief of the Shapingba District 610 Office: [phone]
Gong Wang, director of the Shapingba District 610 Office: [phone]

39. [Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province] Mr. Cao Jingyu Abused in Guangdong Prison

Mr. Cao Jingyu, from the Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, was arrested in Guangzhou City in March 2003. He was later sentenced to seven years in prison. In 2004, he was transferred to Sihui Prison in Guangdong Province. Mr. Cao was force-fed during his incarceration. In 2008, he was transferred to the “enforced Management Prison District.” The guards assigned several inmates to monitor him and tried to force him to “transform.” He was forced to sit in a military posture, beaten, sworn at, and insulted. They deprived him of sleep, food, and free,use of the restroom. His eyes were sprayed with mosquito repellent which caused decreased vision. Some of the inmates wrote words defaming Dafa on the ground and the bed and tried to force him to step or lie on them. When Mr. Cao refused to, he was forced to stand for eight days. Eight inmates took turns monitoring him. He was not allowed to move or sleep, and his legs became swollen. He was later diagnosed with renal failure by the prison hospital.

The abuse harmed Mr. Cao greatly. He was released in 2010. He has still not fully recovered his health.