(Minghui.org) The Asian Youth Games were held in Nanjing, China, August 16 - 24. Even though this event has nothing to do with Falun Gong, the communist regime always escalates its persecution of Falun Gong practitioners before these types of events.

Mr. Wang Wenyong, 80, was recently harassed by the authorities. Around eight police officers, including Nanjing Domestic Security Division chief Xiao Ningjian and Qixia District Domestic Security Division chief Zhai Zongbing, broke into his home in July. The police ransacked Mr. Wang's home and confiscated two computers, printer, paper cutter, paper, truth-clarification materials, and pictures of the founder of Falun Gong.

Ms. Liu Xiuyan, around 70, was illegally arrested on August 6, 2013, by Zhai Zongbing and several police officers. She was taken to the local police station. The police ransacked her home and confiscated a computer, four printers, two paper cutters, a paper puncher, DVDs, Falun Gong books, and pictures of the founder of Falun Gong. Ms. Liu's husband went to the police station to request her release, and Ms. Liu was later released.

The police went to Ms. Gu Xinfang's home several times and harassed her. The whole family has had no peace due to the ongoing harassment.