Additional Persecution News from China – August 24, 2016 (16 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 14 cities or counties in 9 provinces. According to this report, 8 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 14 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Beijing] Ms. Liu Cuifen Sentenced to Prison
2. [Shanghai] Ms. Xu Yongqing and Ms. Yang Xuezhu Placed in Criminal Detention
3. [Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Zhu Limin and Ms. Jin Peizhen Arrested
4. [Huludao City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhao Haixia Harassed
5. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Li Hongwei Sentenced to Prison
6. [Datong City, Shanxi Province] Mr. An Zhensheng Detained
7. [Gongzhuling City, Jilin Province] Mr. Yang Hongchen and Wife Ms. Guo Yafen Sentenced to Prison
8. [Shanghai] Mr. Cong Peixi Detained
9. [Shanghai] Ms. Hua Liping Taken to Brainwashing Center
10. [Sanhe City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wang Lianshuang Arrested
11. [Linjiang City, Jilin Province] Several Practitioners Arrested
12. [Nanyang City, Henan Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
13. [Rongcheng City, Shandong Province] Mr. Fan Chunming Arrested
14. [Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Huang Dongmei Taken to Brainwashing Center
15. [Waifangdian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liu Yunfeng Arrested
16. [Huaihua City, Hunan Province] Ms. Shi Shenglan Detained

1. [Beijing] Ms. Liu Cuifen Sentenced to Prison

Ms. Liu Cuifen, from Yukou Town, the Pinggu District, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 4,000 yuan by the Pinggu District Court at the Pinggu District Detention Center on the afternoon of August 22, 2016.

2. [Shanghai] Ms. Xu Yongqing and Ms. Yang Xuezhu Placed in Criminal Detention

Ms. Xu Yongqing and Ms. Yang Xuezhu were taken into custody by the Letters and Complaints Office on August 22, 2016. They were subsequently taken to the Shanghai People's Square Security Police Station. Both practitioners were placed in criminal detention.

Parties involved in persecuting them:Letters and Complaints Officer of the Shanghai Municipal Government: [phone], [phone]Huangpu District Detention Center: [phone], [phone], [phone]

3. [Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Zhu Limin and Ms. Jin Peizhen Arrested

Officers from the Jinhua 610 Office, the police department, the Domestic Security Division, and police stations recently harassed local practitioners to varying degrees. Some officers were arrogant and took pictures.

Mr. Zhu Limin and Ms. Jin Peizhen, 77, were arrested by officers from the Wucheng District 610 Office and the Domestic Security Division on August 16, 2016. Both practitioners are being held in the Shuanglong Scenic Area Hotel.

4. [Huludao City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhao Haixia Harassed

Zhang Gang, director of the Sijiazi Township Police Station in Xingcheng City, showed up at Ms. Zhao Haixia's home in Fengtun Village to harass her on August 9, 2016. He intended to arrest Ms. Zhao, but she was not home.

Party involved in persecuting her:Zhang Gang (张刚), director of Sijiazi Township Police Station: [phone]

5. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Li Hongwei Sentenced to Prison

Mr. Li Hongwei was tried on August 3, 2016. The court recently announced that Mr. Li had been sentenced to four and a half years in prison and fined 10,000 yuan.

6. [Datong City, Shanxi Province] Mr. An Zhensheng Detained

Mr. An Zhensheng was arrested by about twelve SWAT officers when he was doing business at his stall on August 9, 2016. He was place under criminal detention that day. He is being held in the Datong City No. 2 Detention Center.

7. [Gongzhuling City, Jilin Province] Mr. Yang Hongchen and Wife Ms. Guo Yafen Sentenced to Prison

Mr. Yang Hongchen and his wife Ms. Guo Yafen from Fanjiatun Village were sentenced to three years in prison. Mr. Yang is being held in the Jilin No. 2 Prison. Ms. Guo is being held in the Lanjia Prison in Changchun City. Their sick son, who is not able to take care of himself, has been left alone at home.

8. [Shanghai] Mr. Cong Peixi Detained

Mr. Cong Peixi from the Yangpu District was reported when he was distributing Falun Gong informational materials on July 22, 2016. He was arrested and taken to the Wujiaochang Town Police Station. He was detained by the Yangpu District Police Department for five days, and later taken to the Yangpu District Brainwashing Center. He has since returned home.

9. [Shanghai] Ms. Hua Liping Taken to Brainwashing Center

Ms. Hua Liping was arrested and taken to a brainwashing center.

10. [Sanhe City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wang Lianshuang Arrested

Four or five Sanhe City Domestic Security officers and about twelve officers from the Yangzhuang Town Police Station jumped over the wall of Ms. Wang Lianshuang's home to break in on the evening of August 22, 2016. Ms. Wang was arrested and taken to the town police station.

The officers ransacked her home and confiscated Falun Gong books, over 100 brochures, signs, and 4,000 yuan in paper bills with Falun Gong information printed on them.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Wang:Shi Liandong (石连东), head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone]Jia Zhixue (贾志学), deputy head: [phone], [phone], [phone]Qiao Chunjiang (乔春江), political head: [phone]Shang Wei (商伟), director of Yangzhuang Town Police Station: [phone]Wang Jiahu (王佳虎), deputy director: [phone]

11. [Linjiang City, Jilin Province] Several Practitioners Arrested

Mr. Liu Hongcai was arrested when he stepped out of his home on the morning of August 17, 2016, by officers from the Linjiang City Domestic Security Division. The officers ransacked his home and confiscated over ten copies of Falun Gong books, two cell phones, a desktop computer, and other items. When his mother went to the police station to demand his release, she was threatened. Mr. Liu is being held in Baishan City for 15 days of detention.

That afternoon, several practitioners who study Falun Gong teachings together were arrested at Ms. Shi Fengxia's home. The officers ransacked the place and confiscated computers and printers.

12. [Nanyang City, Henan Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

The Wancheng District Court has scheduled another trial for Ms. Liang Yunying on August 26, 2016.

Ms. Qiao Lunqin, in her forties, was reported when she was talking to people about Falun Gong on August 9, 2016. She was arrested by officers from the Beijing Road Police Station. She was viciously beaten at the Nanyang City Detention Center.

Ms. Chang Yu has been held in custody for three months.

13. [Rongcheng City, Shandong Province] Mr. Fan Chunming Arrested

Mr. Fan Chunming was arrested on August 23, 2016, for telling people about Falun Gong. Her whereabouts are unknown.

14. [Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Huang Dongmei Taken to Brainwashing Center

Ms. Huang Dongmei, outstanding staff member from the Nanjing Commercial Bank, was arrested at work by officers from the Gulou District Domestic Security Division and the city 610 Office on the afternoon of August 17, 2016. She was taken to the Gulou Brainwashing Center.

Party involved in persecuting her:Gulou Brainwashing Center: [phone], [phone]

15. [Waifangdian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Liu Yunfeng Arrested

Mr. Liu Yunfeng was arrested on August 23, 2016.

16. [Huaihua City, Hunan Province] Ms. Shi Shenglan Detained

Ms. Shi Shenglan, from Houtang Township, Chenxi County, was reported when she was distributing Falun Gong informational materials on the morning of August 17, 2016, and arrested by officers from the Huangxikou Police Station. She was held in the Chenxi County Detention Center.

Ms. Shi has been detained six times, and each time she remained in custody beyond the maximum number of days allowed by law. She was sentenced to two and a half years in a forced labor camp, and sentenced to three and a half years in prison.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Shi:Qin Shixing (秦世兴), head of the Chenxi County 610 Office: [phone], [phone]Huang Mingqiang (黄明强), deputy head: [phone]Mi Baicang (米百仓): [phone]