(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 9 cities or counties in 7 provinces. According to this report, 4 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 8 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Xiamen City, Fujian Province] Three Practitioners Detained
2. [Yueyang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Huang Dongsi Detained
3. [Miyi, Sichuan Province] Mr. Xiong Guangrong Arrested
4. [Chongqing]Mr. Shi Shitian Detained
5. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Bu Danyu Sent to Brainwashing Center
6. [Fanshi County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Zhang Arrested
7. [Linshu County, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Hui Arrested
8. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Miao Xiaokun Arrested
9. [Jizhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yang Arrested
10. [Dongying City, Shandong Province] Mr. Gong Bingguo Sent to Brainwashing Center

1. [Xiamen City, Fujian Province] Three Practitioners Detained Ms. Zhu Fengling, Ms. Guo Fengjie and Ms. Li Guiying were arrested on May 22, 2013. They are currently held in the Xiamen No.1 Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution: Chen Zhiyi (陈志毅), Siming District Domestic Security Division head: +86-592-5303028 Xiamen City Political and Legal Affairs Committee: +86-592-5398096

2. [Yueyang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Huang Dongsi Detained Ms. Huang Dongsi from Gaoshanpo was arrested on the afternoon of August 14, 2013, when she spoke to people about Falun Gong in Huabanqiao. Police also ransacked her home. Ms. Huang is currently held in the Hubin Detention Center.

3. [Miyi, Sichuan Province] Mr. Xiong Guangrong Arrested Mr. Xiong Guangrong was recently arrested when he spoke to people about Falun Gong in Jinyang County, Xichang City.

4. [Chongqing]Mr. Shi Shitian Detained Mr. Shi Shitian, 66, was arrested on August 5, 2013, when he distributed Shen Yun Performing Arts DVDs. Officers from the Guangshun Town Police Station made the arrest and ransacked his home.

Mr. Shi was held at the Rongchang County Detention Center for 10 days before being released.

5. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Bu Danyu Sent to Brainwashing Center Wujin District 610 Office agents colluded with officers from the Furong Town Police Station to arrest Mr. Bu Danyu on August 16, 2013. They took him to a brainwashing center.

6. [Fanshi County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Zhang Arrested Ms. Zhang was arrested on August 17, 2013, when she spoke to people about Falun Gong. She was taken to the county's police department.

7. [Linshu County, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Hui Arrested Ms. Liu Hui, about 50 years old, was arrested when she spoke to people about Falun Gong on August 18, 2013. Officers from the Chengnan Police Station made the arrest.

Parties involved in the persecution: Chengnan Police Station: +86-539-6084530

8. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Miao Xiaokun Arrested Ms. Miao Xiaokun was arrested at home on the morning of August 7, 2013. The police confiscated her computer and other personal belongings. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

9. [Jizhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yang Arrested Ms. Yang, in her 50s, was arrested when she spoke to people about Falun Gong on August 15, 2013.

10. [Dongying City, Shandong Province] Mr. Gong Bingguo Sent to Brainwashing Center Mr. Gong Bingguo from the Hekou District Oil Field was arrested and taken to the Jishu Brainwashing Center on July 25, 2013. He is still detained.