Additional Persecution News from China – August 14, 2015 (33 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 31 cities or counties in 10 provinces. According to this report, 10 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, at least 41 were illegally arrested--3 for filing a lawsuit against Jiang Zemin--and the whereabouts of 5 is unknown.

1. [Meihekou City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Yuchun and Ms. Liu Fuxia Arrested
2. [Fuan City, Fujian Province] Ms. Pan Jinrong Arrested
3. [Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Hebei Province] Ms. Feng Yuzhi Forced to Leave Home
4. [Shanghai] Ms. Cai Jianghong's Situation Unknown
5. [Beijing] Ms. Liang Heping Taken to Prison
6. [Xiantao City, Hubei Province] Mr. Li Jinyang Sentenced to Prison
7. [Shuangcheng City, Heilongjiang Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
8. [Dehui City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Shufen Detained
9. [Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhang Weimin and Ms. Zhang Shuhuan Detained for filing Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin
10. [Ji'an City, Jilin Province] Ms. Chen Changchun Detained
11. [Meihekou City, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Yuhua Arrested
12. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Guo Yanjun and Ms. He Hongxi Detained
13. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Tian Lisha Faces Trial
14. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Seven Practitioners Arrested
15. [Laizhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Song Xijun and Ms. Wang Youfang Arrested
16. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Bu Qingfan Arrested
17. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Fang Guilan Arrested
18. [Panjin City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Jixia and Ms. Cao Yanjie Arrested
19. [Daxing'anling Prefecture, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zuo Weiqiu Arrested
20. [Nong'an County, Jilin Province] Four Practitioners' Whereabouts Unknown
21. [Tongshan County, Hubei Province] Mr. Wang Bangji's Whereabouts Unknown
22. [Yongji County, Jilin Province] Ms. Lian Jinhua and Husband Mr. He Changlong Detained
23. [Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Ding Liurong Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
24. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Mr. Hou Zhigang Arrested
25. [Zunhua City, Hebei Province] Mr. Wang Jian Detained
26. [Wei County, Hebei Province] Ms. Huang Guiqin Detained
27. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Wang Hongren's Home Ransacked
28. [Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Fang Cuiyu and Ms. Fang Cuijie Detained
29. [Tongzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Pan Hanyu Arrested
30. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sheng Lianying Arrested
31. [Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Cai Qiaoling Arrested and Ms. Zhang Donghua Forced to Leave Home
33. [Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province] Four Practitioners Detained34. [Jilin City, Panshi City] Two Sisters Sentenced to Prison

1. [Meihekou City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Yuchun and Ms. Liu Fuxia Arrested

Ms. Wang Yuchun and Ms. Liu Fuxia were arrested at home by officers from the Zhonghe Town Police Station on August 12, 2015, for filing a lawsuits against Jiang Zenmin.

2. [Fuan City, Fujian Province] Ms. Pan Jinrong Arrested

Ms. Pan Jinrong was arrested on August 12, 2015.

3. [Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Hebei Province] Ms. Feng Yuzhi Forced to Leave Home

Officers from the Fengning Police Department arrested Ms. Feng Yuzhi on July 9, 2015. She was prosecuted by the Fengning Procuratorate. The court set a trial date. Ms. Feng was released on July 10, but monitored by the county police. She went into hiding.

4. [Shanghai] Ms. Cai Jianghong's Situation Unknown

Officers from the Shanghai Police Department arrested Ms. Cai Jianghong on July 17, 2015. Ms. Cai, 35, is an employee with the Quzhou Chemical Plant of Zhejiang Province. She has been held in a hotel in Shanghai and her situation is unknown.

5. [Beijing] Ms. Liang Heping Taken to Prison

Officers from the Quanhe Police Station in Huairou District broke into Ms. Liang Heping's home and arrested her on August 11, 2015. They ransacked her home and confiscated a printer, a computer, and Falun Gong informational materials. Ms. Liang was released because of high blood pressure. The officers arrested her again the next morning and took her to Daxing Prison.

6. [Xiantao City, Hubei Province] Mr. Li Jinyang Sentenced to Prison

Mr. Li Jinyang was sentenced to four years in prison.

7. [Shuangcheng City, Heilongjiang Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Liu Chunwu, director of the Wanlong Township Police Station, and other officers attempted to arrest Mr. Zhao Xiangji in Guangning Village on July 11, 2015, for mailing his criminal complaint against Jiang Zemin at the a post office in the Pingfang District, Harbin City. They could not find him as he had left for out-of-town jobs.

The officers arrested Mr. Chen Shuduo, Ms. Zhang Lixia, and Mr. Xue Hui. They confiscated Falun Gong books, photos of the founder of Falun Gong, and cellphones. The three practitioners were taken to the Harbin Detention Center.

The three practitioners were also taken to the Harbin No. 5 Hospital for a physical exams. All three were released on July 27.

8. [Dehui City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Shufen Detained

Ms. Zhang Shufen from Jiaojingjiayuan, Jiudaojie, was framed for telling people about Falun Gong on August 12, 2015. Domestic security officers ransacked her home and confiscated Falun Gong books and materials. Ms. Zhang is detained in the Dehui City Detention Center.

9. [Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhang Weimin and Ms. Zhang Shuhuan Detained for filing Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin

Officers from the Beisijiazi Township Police Station were ordered by the Chaoyang County Police Department to break into Mr. Zhang Weimin's home and ransack it on August 10, 2015. They confiscated a computer, two printers, and a laminating machine. Ms. Zhang was taken to the police station.

Xu Chao, officer from the Liucheng Town Police Station, and two other officers arrested Ms. Zhang Shuhuan, when she was working in the field in Guojia Village, on August 13, 2015, for filing a lawsuit against Jiang Zemin. The officers extorted 1,000 yuan from her family.

Parties involved in the persecution of the two practitioners:Zhang Meng (张猛), chief of the Chaoyang County Police Station: [phone], [phone]Li Changjun (李长军), deputy chief: [phone], [phone], [phone]Xiao Dongbo (肖东坡), head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone]Liu Zhiying (刘志英), deputy head: [phone]

10. [Ji'an City, Jilin Province] Ms. Chen Changchun Detained

Ms. Chen Changchun, 52, was arrested and taken to the Toudao Police Station on August 10, 2015, for distributing Falun Gong informational materials. A half dozen officers from the Toudao Police Station ransacked Ms. Chen's home. They confiscated a photo of the founder of Falun Gong, two sets of Falun Gong books, and informational materials. Ms. Chen was taken to the Changliu Detention Center in Tonghua City the following day.

Parties involved in the persecution of Ms. Chen:Yao Xinmeng (姚新猛), head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone], [phone]Xu Qing (徐青), head of the Ji'an City 610 Office: [phone], [phone]Chuai Zhiyong (啜智勇), director of the Changliu Detention Center: [phone]

11. [Meihekou City, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Yuhua Arrested

Officers from the Meihekou City Political and Legal Affairs Committee (PLAC), the Domestic Security Division, and the Hongmei Town Police Station broke into Ms. Li Yuhua's home on August 12, 2015. Ms. Li lives in the Shichang Residential Community in the Yijing area, Hongmei Town. She was arrested and taken to the Meihekou City PLAC Brainwashing Center.

Half a dozen officers from the Hongmei Town Police Station broke into Ms. Yu Shuhua's home in the Gongnong Neighborhood of Hongmei Town. They were at her home for over 20 minutes, but it is not known if anything was confiscated. Two officers showed up where she worked and threatened to take her to a brainwashing center.

Ms. Li had been arrested, harassed, and sentenced twice to forced labor in the past

12. [Handan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Guo Yanjun and Ms. He Hongxi Detained

Ms. Guo Yanjun from Linzhang County and Ms. He Hongxi from Chengan County went to Anyang City on August 11, 2015. Highway patrol officers stopped them and found a memory card and several express delivery receipts of lawsuits filed against Jiang Zemin.

Ms. Guo was arrested. Liu Liang and other officers from the Linzhang County arrested Ms. He that evening. Both practitioners are now in the Linzhang Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution of Ms. Guo and Ms. He:Zhang Xumin (张旭民), head of the Linzhang County Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone]Liu Liang (刘亮), police officer: [phone]

13. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Tian Lisha Faces Trial

Ms. Tian Lisha was arrested for distributing Falun Gong informational materials on January 9, 2015. She is detained in the Wendeng District Detention Center. An official with the Wendeng District Court notified her family on August 13 that she would be tried on August 20, 2015.

14. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Seven Practitioners Arrested

Officers from the Kalun Town Police Station arrived at a farmers market in three police vehicles on August 12, 2015. They arrested seven practitioners for talking to people about Falun Gong.

The practitioners are Ms. Bi Yulan, Ms. Li Yunxia, Ms. Cui Mingqin, Mr. Gong Jingfan, elderly Fu, elderly Zhang, and a young practitioner with the surname of Song. Mr. Gong and Ms. Cui, both in their 70s, were released. Five practitioners remain in police custody.

15. [Laizhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Song Xijun and Ms. Wang Youfang Arrested

Song Xipeng, village head; a dozen or so officers from the Shahe Police Station and the Laizhou City Domestic Security Division; and members of the 610 Office broke into the homes of Mr. Song Xijun and Ms. Wang Youfang on August 12, 2015, and arrested them. The officers ransacked both homes and confiscated photos of the founder of Falun Gong, Falun Gong books, printers, computers, and informational materials. Both practitioners are now in the Laizhou City Detention Center.

Party involved in persecuting Ms. Wang and Mr. Song:Song Xipeng (宋夕鹏), village head: [phone]

16. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Bu Qingfan Arrested

Officers from the Beicheng Police Station broke into Mr. Bu Qingfan's home and arrested him on August 13, 2015. They ransacked his home.

17. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Fang Guilan Arrested

Four officers from the Hongqi Manchu Township, Nangang District arrested Ms. Fang Guilan's for filing a lawsuit against Jiang Zemin.

18. [Panjin City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Jixia and Ms. Cao Yanjie Arrested

Ms. Zhang Jixia and Ms. Cao Yanjie from the Sanchang area were arrested by officers from the Wujia Police Station for distributing Falun Gong informational materials in the Dongfeng area, Wujia Township, Panshan County, on August 12, 2015. Both practitioners are detained in the Panshan County Police Station.

Parties involved in the persecution of Ms. Zhang and Ms. Cao:Li Chaopin (李朝品), chief of the Panshan Police Department: [phone]Qiu Enyuan (邱恩远), director of the Wujia Police Station: [phone]Xu Yuetian (许越田), political head: [phone]

19. [Daxing'anling Prefecture, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Zuo Weiqiu Arrested

Mao Lijun, head of the Domestic Security Division; Li Gang, head of the 610 Office; and several officers broke into Ms. Zuo Weiqiu's home. They confiscated a photo of the Falun Gong founder and Falun Gong books. They then called about eight officers, who brought with them a video camera and a search warrant. They videotaped while they ransacked Ms. Zuo's home. She was taken to the No. 2 Police Station.

20. [Nong'an County, Jilin Province] Four Practitioners' Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Zhang Fengxiang, Ms. Wang Guifang, Mr.Yu Xiangjun, and Mr. Yu's wife from the Shijiatun area in Binhe Township were arrested on August 12, 2015. Their whereabouts are unknown.

21. [Tongshan County, Hubei Province] Mr. Wang Bangji's Whereabouts Unknown

Mr. Wang Bangji went to the post office to mail his lawsuit against Jiang Zemin on July 21, 2015. He was arrested by officers believed to be from the Tongshan Domestic Security Division. His whereabouts are unknown.

Party involved in persecuting Mr. Wang:Hua Hongwei (华红卫), head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone]

22. [Yongji County, Jilin Province] Ms. Lian Jinhua and Husband Mr. He Changlong Detained

Officers from the Chaluhe Police Department broke into Ms. Lian Jinhua's home and ransacked it on August 12, 2015. They arrested Ms. Lian and her husband Mr. He Changlong. Ms. Lian was taken to Jilin City. Mr. He is detained in the Yongji County Detention Center.

23. [Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Ding Liurong Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Ms. Ding Liurong was arrested for distributing Falun Gong informational materials on December 24, 2014. The Gulou District Court held a hearing on May 8, 2015. Ms. Ding was sentenced to five years in prison in early August 2015. She has filed an appeal.

24. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Mr. Hou Zhigang Arrested

Mr. Hou Zhigang was arrested on August 12, 2015. His home was ransacked.

25. [Zunhua City, Hebei Province] Mr. Wang Jian Detained

Dong Guofeng, deputy head of the Zunhua City Domestic Security Division, and several officers from the Xingwang Township Police Station broke into Mr. Wang Jian's home and arrested him on August 13, 2015. The officers took photos and ransacked the place. Mr. Wang is detained in the Zunhua City Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution of Mr. Wang:Jing Guilong (荆贵龙), director of the Xingwang Township Police Station: [phone]Dong Guofeng (董国峰), deputy head of the Zunhua City Domestic Security Division: [phone]Mou Aidong (缪爱东), head of the Zunhua City Domestic Security Division: [phone]

26. [Wei County, Hebei Province] Ms. Huang Guiqin Detained

Officers from the Beitaitou Township Police Station arrested Ms. Huang Guiqin, 59, on August 12, 2015. She was taken to the Handan No. 1 Detention Center. Xu Yongqiang, director of the police station, and several officers ransacked her home and confiscated a computer, a radio, and Falun Gong books.

27. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Wang Hongren's Home Ransacked

Several officers from the Liangjiashan Police Station ransacked Mr. Wang Hongren's home on August 12, 2015. They confiscated a computer, a printer, a photo of the Falun Gong founder, Falun Gong books, an MP3 player, a small speaker, and Falun Gong informational materials.

28. [Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Fang Cuiyu and Ms. Fang Cuijie Detained

Ms. Fang Cuiyu and Ms. Fang Cuijie were arrested and taken to the Luofeng Police Station for telling people about Falun Gong in the Xilujiaqiao area on August 12, 2015. The police ransacked their homes and confiscated Falun Gong informational materials and DVDs from Mr. Fang Cuiyu's home and a DVD burner and a computer from Ms. Fang Cuijie's home.

Both were taken to the Zhaoyuan City Detention Center. Ms. Fang Cuiyu was detained for 10 days and Ms. Fang Cuijie for 15 days.

29. [Tongzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Pan Hanyu Arrested

Ms. Pan Hanyu was arrested at her parents' home by officers from the Nanjing 610 Office, the Nantong 610 Office, and the Zhangzhishan Police Station on August 12, 2015. The officers ransacked her parents' home.

Party involved in persecuting Ms. Pan:Zhangzhishan Police Station: [phone]

30. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sheng Lianying Arrested

An officer from the Zhonghua Road Police Station arrested Ms. Sheng Lianying on August 10, 2015.

Parties involved in the persecution of Ms. Sheng:Ji Changjun (纪长君), responsible person for the arrest: [phone]Zhonghua Road Police Station: [phone]

31. [Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Cai Qiaoling Arrested and Ms. Zhang Donghua Forced to Leave Home

Ms. Cai Qiaoling was arrested on August 13, 2015, for suing Jiang Zemin. She was placed under 15 days of administrative detention.

Half a dozen police officers showed up at Ms. Zhang Donghua's home on August 13, 2015. Ms. Zhang was not at home and went into hiding.

Party involved in persecuting Mr. Cai and Ms. Zhang:Li Lei (李磊), chief of the Xinjiang County Police Department: [phone]

32. [Yanggao County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Li Yinfeng Detained

Officers from the Yanggao County Criminal Police Division arrested Ms. Li Yinfeng, from Xituanbao Village, Youzai Town, on August 12, 2015. Her home was ransacked. Ms. Li is detained in the Penghu District Detention Center, Wenyinghu, Datong City.

Parties involved in the persecution of Ms. Li:Head of the Criminal Police Division: [phone]Lu (陆), officer from the Domestic Security Division: [phone]Director of the Youzai Town Police Station: [phone]

33. [Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province] Four Practitioners Detained

Officers from the Goumenzi Police Station arrested Ms. Chen Xiuhua, Ms. Wang Cuilan, Ms. Miao Guilian, and Ms. Qi Guilian for telling people about Falun Gong at a farmers market in the Goumenzi Area on August 13, 2015. The four practitioners are from Foyedong Township. They are detained in the Chaoyang Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution of the four practitioners:Fang Zhiguo (房治国), officer, Goumenzi Police Station: [phone]Zhao Rendong (赵任东), officer, Goumenzi Police Station: [phone]Zhang Yunqi (张云岐), officer, Goumenzi Police Station: [phone]

34. [Jilin City, Panshi City] Two Sisters Sentenced to Prison

Two sisters from Panshi City, Jilin Province, were tried without legal representation and sentenced to about six years in prison on August 20, 2015.

Ms. Jin Guolan and Ms. Jin Guoqin were arrested on December 2, 2013, for distributing Falun Gong information materials. Their family hired lawyers, but the local court refused their defense of the sisters. One court official even threatened the sisters and their family, “We'll arrest any lawyer who dares to show up in the court to defend you.”