(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 17 cities or counties in 9 provinces. According to this report, 7 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 26 were illegally arrested.

1. [Bozhou City, Anhui Province] Ms. Wang Ling in Critical Condition
2. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Ms. Lu Shengling Arrested
3. [Qianxi County, Hebei Province] Ms. Zhao Guiyan and Ms. Chai Junxia Sentenced
4. [Luliang City, Shanxi Province] Mr. Cheng Weiping and His Wife Ms. Fan Meixiang Tried
5. [Tumen City, Jilin Province] Ms. Chi Suling and Ms. Chi Suqin Face Trial
6. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Zhang Ying and Mr. Yang Xiyuan Arrested
7. [Chenzhou City, Hunan Province] Mr. Xu Huazhao and Mr. Li Jianshe Arrested
8. [Diaobingshan City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Bai Xiujie and Mr. Zheng Yabin Arrested
9. [Zhumadian City, Henan Province] Ms. Ye Xiaoxian Detained
10. [Yongzhou City, Hunan Province] Four Practitioners Taken to Brainwashing Center
11. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
12. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Dekuan Arrested
13. [Taian City, Shandong Province] Ms. Chang Lijun Detained
14. [Chongqing] Mr. Zeng Zhijun Arrested
15. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Chang Qinghua and His Wife Ms. Hong Guimei Arrested
16. [Yanji City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
17. [Chongqing] Ms. Zhang Quancui and Mr. Ma Yixian Detained
18. [Linyi City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Guizhu Detained

1. [Bozhou City, Anhui Province] Ms. Wang Ling in Critical Condition

Ms. Wang Ling was released from Anhui Women's Prison on July 12, 2017. She is in critical condition.

Ms. Wang was severely persecuted in the prison over the past three years. She was left paralyzed, incontinent, and mentally disoriented. She also has difficulty speaking and eating. Her body and lips continuously tremble, and her legs are always bent. She has lost most of her teeth.

Party involved in persecuting Ms. Wang:Anhui Women's Prison: +86-551-63720031

2. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Ms. Lu Shengling Arrested

Ms. Lu Shengling was arrested by officers from the Duzhuang Town Police Station in the Haigang District on July 20, 2017. She was handcuffed, and her arms have been injured as a result of beatings. She was released that afternoon.

Party involved in persecuting Ms. Lu:Zhou (周), director of the Duzhuang Town Police Station: +86-335-6086110, +86-15232388678

3. [Qianxi County, Hebei Province] Ms. Zhao Guiyan and Ms. Chai Junxia Sentenced

Ms. Zhao Guiyan was arrested by officers from the Chengguan Police Station on July 30, 2014. She was later sentenced to a three-year prison term and taken to the Hebei Province Women's Prison.

Ms. Chai Junxia was arrested on December 14, 2015, and sentenced to a four-year prison term. She was taken to the Hebei Province Women's Prison on January 16, 2017.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Zhao and Ms. Chai:Li Chaoying (李超英), director of the Qianxi County Stability Office: +86-13831527098, +86-315-5615885, +86-315-5991168Wang Guojun (王国军), director of the 610 Office: +86-13832983632, +86-315-5612334, +86-315-5689866Guo Zhiqiang (郭志强), director of the Qianxi County Police Department: +86-13832989498, +86-315-5685669Hebei Province Women's Prison: +86-311-83939786

4. [Luliang City, Shanxi Province] Mr. Cheng Weiping and His Wife Ms. Fan Meixiang Tried

Mr. Cheng Weiping and his wife Ms. Fan Meixiang were arrested by officers from the 610 Office.

The Wenshui County Procuratorate contacted the Wenshui Court to give instructions regarding the legal proceeding against Mr. Cheng and his wife on March 13, 2017.

The trial was held on July 25.

Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Cheng and Ms. Fan:Ma Defeng (马德峰), the judge in charge: +86-15333585813Zhang Yongqiang (张永强), head of the Domestic Security Division: +86-358-3410136, +86-15333585627, +86-15603586668Wang Zhigang (王志刚), deputy director of the Wenshui County Court: +86-15835851088

5. [Tumen City, Jilin Province] Ms. Chi Suling and Ms. Chi Suqin Face Trial

Ms. Chi Suling and Ms. Chi Suqin were arrested by officers from the Shixian Town Police Station in January 2016. They were later released on bail pending trial.

Both practitioners received indictments from the Tumen City Procuratorate on July 21, 2017.

6. [Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Zhang Ying and Mr. Yang Xiyuan Arrested

Ms. Zhang Ying was recently arrested at her home.

Mr. Yang Xiyuan was arrested for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong.

7. [Chenzhou City, Hunan Province] Mr. Xu Huazhao and Mr. Li Jianshe Arrested

Mr. Xu Huazhao was arrested at his home and taken to a brainwashing center on July 20, 2017.

Mr. Li Jianshe was arrested by officers from the Yongxing County 610 Office, the Domestic Security Division, and the police station in July 2017. His whereabouts are unknown.

8. [Diaobingshan City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Bai Xiujie and Mr. Zheng Yabin Arrested

Ms. Bai Xiujie and Mr. Zheng Yabin were arrested by officers from the Diaobingshan Domestic Security Division on May 29, 2017.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Bai and Mr. Zheng:Gao Yuqing (高玉清), officer from the Diaobingshan City Police Department: +86-15504906998Sun Yujun (孙玉军), officer from the Diaobingshan City Police Department: +86-15504906066Zhang Fenglai (张凤来), officer from the Diaobingshan Domestic Security Division: +86-15504906158, +86-13941098399Wang Xueping (王雪萍): +86-15504906157

9. [Zhumadian City, Henan Province] Ms. Ye Xiaoxian Detained

Ms. Ye Xiaoxian was arrested on July 17, 2017, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is being held at the Zhumadian City Detention Center.

10. [Yongzhou City, Hunan Province] Four Practitioners Taken to Brainwashing Center

The Yongzhou 610 Office set up a brainwashing center in Jieliqiao Town in May 2017. Several practitioners, including Ms. Wang Xiaojuan, Ms. Fu Rong, Ms. Hu Zhuqiu, and Ms. Tang Guoying have been taken there.

11. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Yan Yaqin, 66, was arrested by officers from the Beishan Police Station on July 19, 2017, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. She was detained for five days.

Mr. Wang Jianguo and Mr. Wang Zhongmin were arrested by officers from the Changchun Police Department on the same day. Mr. Wang Jianguo was detained, but Mr. Wang Zhongmin was later released.

12. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Dekuan Arrested

Mr. Zhang Dekuan was arrested at his home by officers from the Tangezhuang Police Station in Laiyang City on July 24, 2017. The police confiscated his Falun Gong books, a portrait of the founder of Falun Gong, and other personal items.

13. [Taian City, Shandong Province] Ms. Chang Lijun Detained

Ms. Chang Lijun was arrested by officers from the Fan Town Police Station on July 22, 2017, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is being held in the Taian City Detention Center.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Chang:Yang Zhaohui (杨昭晖), director of the Daiyue District Police Department: +86-18353897888Wang Daoyu (王道玉), political commissioner: +86-18353890666Qiao Pinglu (乔平录), deputy director: +86-18353890586Song Jie (宋杰), deputy director: +86-18464890777Xu Chongjun (许崇军), head of the Domestic Security Division: +86-538-8566680, +86-13954826986

14. [Chongqing] Mr. Zeng Zhijun Arrested

Mr. Zeng Zhijun, 80, was arrested by officers from the Shijingpo Police Station on July 15, 2017, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong.

Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Zeng:Geng Zhongwen (耿忠文), officer from the Shijingpo Police Station: +86-18008362116Chen Zuofeng (陈作凤), officer from the Jianshepo Community Committee: +86-18996308712

15. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Chang Qinghua and His Wife Ms. Hong Guimei Arrested

Mr. Chang Qinghua and his wife Ms. Hong Guimei were arrested at their home by a dozen officers from the Wuhan City 610 Office, the Domestic Security Division, and the Police Station on July 21, 2017. The police confiscated their computers, printers, cell phones, and other personal belongings.

16. [Yanji City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Jiang Shurong, and two other practitioners with the surnames Qu and Li, were arrested on July 24, 2017, when they were reading Falun Gong books.

17. [Chongqing] Ms. Zhang Quancui and Mr. Ma Yixian Detained

Ms. Zhang Quancui and Mr. Ma Yixian were arrested by officers from the Xiejiawan Neighborhood Comprehensive Office in the Jiulongpo District on July 24, 2017. They were detained at the Neighborhood Comprehensive Office.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Zhang and Mr. Ma:Xiejiawan Neighborhood Comprehensive Office: +86-23-68716849, +86-23-68481684, +86-23-68481686Ran Shengxi (冉胜西), director: +86-23-68481691Hua Pei (华培), director of the Laodongsan Village Residential Community Committee: +86-23-68823731

18. [Linyi City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Guizhu Detained

Ms. Liu Guizhu was arrested by officers from the Bashan Police Station in Yishui County on July 19, 2017. The police confiscated her Falun Gong books.

Ms. Liu is being held in the Yishui Detention Center.

Party involved in persecuting Ms. Liu:Zong Shanbin (宗善斌), director of the Bashan Police Station: +86-18654991116