Additional Persecution News from China – April 18, 2017 (18 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 14 cities or counties in 8 provinces. According to this report, 37 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 15 were illegally arrested.

1. [Beijing] Ms. Cai Yuyun Arrested
2. [Yongji County, Jilin Province] Nine Practitioners Harassed
3. [Suining City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Wang Daolun Harassed
4. [Fuyang City, Anhui Province] Ms. Hu Yun Arrested
5. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Mr. Wang Zhihui's Home Ransacked
6. [Pingdu City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Li and Mr. Jiang Tao Detained
7. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Ms. Guo Jiaqin Arrested
8. [Pingding County, Shanxi Province] Five Practitioners Harassed
9. [Shanghai] Ms. Tang Baozhi and Ms. Chen Yao Arrested
10. [Shiyan City, Hubei Province] Five Practitioners Held at Brainwashing Center
11. [Hanchuan City, Hubei Province] Four Practitioners Sentenced
12. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Nine Practitioners Tried
13. [Chongqing] Ms. Wang Jimei Tried
14. [Chongqing] Mr. Luo Mingyou's Whereabouts Unknown
15. [Chongqing] Mr. Yao Rongxuan and Ms. Xu Xiaoqin Detained
16. [Tahe County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Gao Shuying Arrested
17. [Jidong County, Heilongjiang Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
18. [Fuyu County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Liu Shuhong Arrested

1. [Beijing] Ms. Cai Yuyun Arrested

Ms. Cai Yuyun was arrested and taken to Fangshan Detention Center on April 9, 2017.

2. [Yongji County, Jilin Province] Nine Practitioners Harassed

Nine practitioners were harassed by officers from Yilaxi Town Police Station from April 11 to 15, 2017. They are Ms. Wang Xiuwen, Ms. Gao Yujie, Ms. Gao Yuxiang, Ms. Wang Xiwen, Ms. Ju Liqin, Ms. Li Fengxia, Ms. Li Lixin, Ms. Li Shuxia, and Ms. Li Yulian.

The police demanded that the practitioners get their photos taken, sign police documents, give their fingerprints, and write guarantee statements. Ms. Li Yulian's home was ransacked.

Party involved in persecuting the practitioners:Feng Baowei (冯宝伟), director of Yilaxi Town Police Station: [phone], [phone]

3. [Suining City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Wang Daolun Harassed

Mr. Wang Daolun was harassed at home by officers from Dongchan Town Police Station and the head of Majiaqiao Village on April 9, 2017. They confiscated Falun Gong books.

4. [Fuyang City, Anhui Province] Ms. Hu Yun Arrested

Ms. Hu Yun was arrested around April 15, 2017.

5. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Mr. Wang Zhihui's Home Ransacked

Mr. Wang Zhihui's home was ransacked on April 13, 2017.

6. [Pingdu City, Shandong Province] Ms. Li Li and Mr. Jiang Tao Detained

Ms. Li Li and Mr. Jiang Tao are being held at the Putong Detention Center.

7. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Ms. Guo Jiaqin Arrested

Ms. Guo Jiaqin was arrested on April 15, 2107, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong.

8. [Pingding County, Shanxi Province] Five Practitioners Harassed

Ms. Kang Wenmei was harassed by Zhai Wensheng and other officers from Donghui Town Police Station on April 15, 2017. She was photographed against her will.

Ms. Zhu Chenge, Ms. Zhang Qiaorong, and Ms. Lu Chanfang were harassed at home by officers from Donghui Town on April 14, 2017.

Mr. Li Zhiyong was harassed at work by Jucheng Town Police Station officers on April 10, 2017. He was photographed against his will. His family was also harassed.

Party involved in persecuting the practitioners:Guo Hong (郭宏), officer of Jucheng Town Police Station: [phone], [phone]

9. [Shanghai] Ms. Tang Baozhi and Ms. Chen Yao Arrested

Ms. Tang Baozhi, 66, and her daughter Ms. Chen Yao, 42, were arrested on March 5, 2017, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. They were taken to the local police station.

They were told that they would be detained for three days, but they were transferred to Huangpu District Detention Center and have been held there for a month and half.

Ms. Tang was previously arrested four times and sentenced to prison twice, first for two years and then for five years.

Ms. Chen was arrested in 2005 and sentenced to three years in prison.

Parties involved in persecuting the two practitioners:Huangpu Police Department in Shanghai: [phone], [phone], [phone]Ni Zhongze (倪忠泽), director, Zhian Police Station: [phone]; director,

10. [Shiyan City, Hubei Province] Five Practitioners Detained in Brainwashing Center

Ms. Xu Chunxian was arrested at home and her home was ransacked on April 13, 2017.

Three other practitioners, Ms. Zhu, Ms. Du, and Ms. Wang, were also arrested and had their homes ransacked on the same day.

Ms. Xu Yongzhi, in her 80s, was arrested at home by four plainclothes officers on April 7, 2017. The police ransacked her home the next day.

All five are currently detained in the Niutoushan Brainwashing Center.

Parties involved in persecuting the practitioners:Zhu Danhua (朱丹华), director of Shiyan City 610 Office: [phone], [phone], [phone]Zhang Shuqun (张树群), deputy director: [phone], [phone], [phone]Yan Yong (阎勇), deputy director: [phone], [phone], [phone]

11. [Hanchuan City, Hubei Province] Four Practitioners Sentenced

Four practitioners were tried in the Caidian District Court on January 17, 2017. They were sentenced on April 16, 2017.

Ms. Peng Lumei was sentenced to a two-year prison term; Mr. Wang Sheng to one year and two months; Ms. Wang Guilan to two years and five months; Ms. Li Xianqi to one-and-a-half years.

12. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Nine Practitioners Tried

Nine practitioners, including Ms. Liu Renqiu, Mr. Sheng Jie, and Ms. Wang Hongyu, were arrested on June 28, 2016. They were tried from January 17 to 19, 2017.

Ms. Jin Shuyue was released and then harassed by officers several times. The police threatened her, telling her not to leave home.

Parties involved in persecuting the practitioners:Jin Dewen (金德文), director, Lushunshichang Police Station: [phone], [phone]Qu Jianhua (屈建华), deputy director: [phone], [phone]Cao Shansong (曹善嵩), captain, Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone]Li Fucheng (李福成), deputy captain: [phone], [phone]

13. [Chongqing] Ms. Wang Jimei Tried

Ms. Wang Jimei was arrested on July 13, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. Since then she has been held in the Yubei District Detention Center. She was tried in the Yubei District Court on April 11, 2017.

14. [Chongqing] Mr. Luo Mingyou's Whereabouts Unknown

Mr. Luo Mingyou was arrested at home by officers from the Yongchuan District Domestic Security Division, 610 Office, and Residential Committee on April 15, 2017. His whereabouts are unknown.

Party involved in the persecution:The officer who constantly harasses practitioners: [phone]

15. [Chongqing] Mr. Yao Rongxuan and Ms. Xu Xiaoqin Detained

Mr. Yao Rongxuan and his wife, Ms. Xu Xiaoqin, were arrested in early April 2017. They are being held in the Yongchuan 128 Detention Center.

16. [Tahe County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Gao Shuying Arrested

Ms. Gao Shuying was arrested on April 16, 2017, for posting informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong.

17. [Jidong County, Heilongjiang Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Liang Yan, Ms. Zhang Yajie, and Ms. Chi Jinhua were arrested at Ms. Liang's home by officers from Donghai Town Police Station on April 17, 2017. The police ransacked Ms. Liang's home.

Parties involved in persecuting the three practitioners:Jidong County Police Department: [phone], [phone], [phone]Chen Gang (陈刚), director: [phone]Wu Junkui (吴俊奎), deputy director: [phone]

18. [Fuyu County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Liu Shuhong Arrested

Ms. Liu Shuhong was arrested at the Fuyu Rail Station on her way to Beijing. She was taken to Qishi Detention Center.

Another practitioner, Ms. Zhang, was also arrested at Fuyu Rail Station on the way to Beijing. She later escaped.