Additional Persecution News from China – May 21, 2013 (12 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 11 cities or counties in 6 provinces. According to this report, 5 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during detention, and at least 11 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Weihai, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Guorong Detained
2. [Wuhan, Hubei Province] Mr. Zhou Jianwu Held at Brainwashing Center
3. [Beijing] Mr. Chen Youbang Sentenced to Prison
4. [Gongzhuling, Jilin Province] Ms. Chen Limei Arrested
5. [Daqing, Heilongjiang] Ms. Cong Lixia Arrested
6. [Yuanjiang, Hunan Province] Mr. Guo Hanqiang Detained
7. [Yuanjiang, Hunan Province] Ms. Pi Cuimei Arrested
8. [Changli County, Hebei Province] Mr. Liu Hongjun Detained
9. [Nongan County, Jilin Province] Ms. Tian Yunxia Sent to Forced Labor Camp
10. [Beijing] Mr. Zhang Jiuhai Sent to Forced Labor Camp
11. [Shouguang, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Wenying and Ms. Zhang Yuchun Arrested
12. [Nan County, Hunan Province] Three Practitioners Detained

1. [Weihai, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Guorong Detained

Ms. Zhang Guorong and two other practitioners were reported to police while they spoke to people about Falun Gong on the afternoon of May 19, 2013. Officers from the Gushan Police Station carried out the arrest. One practitioner managed to walk away. Another was released after being taken to the police station. Ms. Zhang is being held in the Weihai Detention Center.

2. [Wuhan, Hubei Province] Mr. Zhou Jianwu Held at Brainwashing Center

Mr. Zhou Jianwu was arrested on May 8, 2013, while he installed a satellite receiver. He is being held at the Banqiao Brainwashing Center.

3. [Beijing] Mr. Chen Youbang Sentenced to Prison

Mr. Chen Youbang was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. He is being detained in the Public Security Hospital.

4. [Gongzhuling, Jilin Province] Ms. Chen Limei Arrested

Ms. Chen Limei was arrested at home on the morning of May 20, 2013. She was taken to Siping.

Parties involved in the persecution:

Zhao Lanping, Party secretary of Gongzhuling Political and Legal Affairs Committee: [phone]

5. [Daqing, Heilongjiang] Ms. Cong Lixia Arrested

Ms. Cong Lixia from Wolitun, Daqing was arrested on a street near her company's housing on the afternoon of May 19, 2013. Her whereabouts are unknown.

6. [Yuanjiang, Hunan Province] Mr. Guo Hanqiang Detained

Mr. Guo Hanqiang, 56, is an employee of the Electricity Management Station at Jinpen Farm. He was arrested on May 20, 2013, and taken to the Yuanjiang Detention Center.

7. [Yuanjiang, Hunan Province] Ms. Pi Cuimei Arrested

Ms. Pi Cuimei was arrested at home on May 16, 2013. The police ransacked her home and confiscated two computers, an NTDTV and satellite receiver, Falun Gong materials, and other personal property.

Parties involved in the persecution:

Datonghu 610 Office: [phone], [phone]

Peizhouzi Police Station: [phone]

8. [Changli County, Hebei Province] Mr. Liu Hongjun Detained

Mr. Liu Hongjun was arrested by officers from the Changli Domestic Security Division and Chengjiao Police Station on the afternoon of May 15, 2013. He was taken to the Changli Detention Center. His home was also ransacked.

9. [Nongan County, Jilin Province] Ms. Tian Yunxia Sent to Forced Labor Camp

Ms. Tian Yunxia from Sandao Town was arrested by officers from the Erdao Domestic Security Division on May 20, 2013. She was sent to the Weizigou Forced Labor Camp.

10. [Beijing] Mr. Zhang Jiuhai Sent to Forced Labor Camp

Mr. Zhang Jiuhai from Pinggu District was arrested by officers from the Changping Police Department while he spoke to people about Falun Gong on March 29, 2013. He is being held at the Xinan Forced Labor Camp in Beijing.

11. [Shouguang, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Wenying and Ms. Zhang Yuchun Arrested

Ms. Zhang Wenying and Ms. Zhang Yuchun from Sunji Town were arrested while talking to people about Falun Gong in Buji Town, Qingzhoukou. Their whereabouts are unknown.

12. [Nan County, Hunan Province] Three Practitioners Detained

Ms. Tang Yuhui, Ms. Meng Fanrong, and Ms. Li Tao were arrested by police early in the morning on May 16, 2013. Their homes were ransacked. Ms. Meng has been incarcerated at the Nan County Detention Center for a 2-week term. Ms. Tang and Ms. Li are being held in the Nan County Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution:

Xia Hongbin, chief of Domestic Security Division: [phone]

Dai Ning, instructor: [phone]

Xie Qingming, assistant chief: [phone]

Bao Yajun, assistant chief: [phone]