Additional Persecution News from China – August 15, 2017 (21 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 20 cities or counties in 10 provinces. According to this report, 3 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 39 were illegally arrested.

1. [Huadian City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Guofang Arrested
2. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
3. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Xu Jing Detained
4. [Shifang City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Chen Shanfeng Arrested
5. [Leshan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Yang Jinrong's Home Ransacked
6. [Tianjin] Ms. Zhao Jing Arrested
7. [Langfang City, Hebei Province] Ms. Ma Li and Her One-Year-Old Child Taken By Police
8. [Xiangtan City, Hunan Province] Mr. Peng Shiqing and His Wife Ms. Xiong Chunxia Arrested
9. [Jingning County, Gansu Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
10. [Yingkou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yi Delian and Ms. Shang Shuqin Detained
11. [Changtu County, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhou Guilan Detained
12. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Four Practitioners Detained
13. [Baoji City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Li Cunlian's Home Ransacked
14. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Chu Zhanjuan and Ms. Wang Shumin Arrested
15. [Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province] Several Practitioners Detained
16. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Mr. Li Xiaoxian Taken to Prison
17. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Liu Shengcao Taken to Prison
18. [Beijing] Ms. Chen Xiaolin Tried
19. [Beijing] Ms. Yan Hongyan’s Case Submitted to Court
20. [Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Jin Jianming and His Wife Ms. Yang Shuling’s Arrests Approved
21. [Zepu County, Xinjiang] Mr. Zhang Shunxin Detained

1. [Huadian City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Guofang Arrested

Ms. Wang Guofang, a retiree from the Huadian City Education Department, was arrested in Erdaodianzi Town by officers from the Huadian City 610 Office, the Domestic Security Division, and the Minghua Police Station on the morning of August 12, 2017.

Her husband is disabled and is unable support the family.

2. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Guo Yingchun and two elderly female practitioners were arrested at Ms. Guo's home on the morning of August 14, 2017.

Ms. Guo and one of the other practitioners were released. The remaining practitioner was taken to a detention center.

3. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Xu Jing Detained

Ms. Xu Jing was arrested outside her home by officers from the Nanling Police Station on August 12, 2017. The officers snatched her keys, opened her front door, and ransacked her home. They confiscated three printers, a notebook computer, six cell phones, Falun Gong books, and many informational materials about Falun Gong.

Ms. Xu is being held in the Changchun City No. 4 Detention Center.

4. [Shifang City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Chen Shanfeng Arrested

Ms. Chen Shanfeng was arrested on August 12, 2017, for talking to people about Falun Gong.

5. [Leshan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Yang Jinrong's Home Ransacked

Zhu Jiang and other officers from the Huangjuejing Police Station, Zhugen Town in the Wutongqiao District, broke into Ms. Yang Jinrong's home on August 11, 2017. Without showing any search warrant, they ransacked the place and confiscated photos of the founder of Falun Gong, Falun Gong books and other related materials.

Participant in the persecution of Ms. Yang:Zhu Jiang (朱江), officer from the Huangjuejing Police Station: [phone]

6. [Tianjin] Ms. Zhao Jing Arrested

Ms. Zhao Jing from Nanliuxu Village, Jiacun Township, Wangdu County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, was arrested by the Tianjin police on August 11, 2017.

7. [Langfang City, Hebei Province] Ms. Ma Li and Her One-Year-Old Child Taken by Police

Nine officers from the Anci Police Department and the Tianqiaoxi Police Station broke into Ms. Ma Li's home and ransacked it on the morning of August 14, 2017. Five children were there at the time, and were traumatized by the event.

The officers confiscated some personal belongings, and tried to arrest Ms. Ma's mother Ms. Li Fengying, but Ms. Ma managed to stop them.

They arrested Ms. Ma and took her one-year-old child. They were both released later that evening.

8. [Xiangtan City, Hunan Province] Mr. Peng Shiqing and His Wife Ms. Xiong Chunxia Arrested

Mr. Peng Shiqing and his wife Ms. Xiong Chunxia were arrested on August 14, 2017.

9. [Jingning County, Gansu Province] Three Practitioners Arrested

Mr. Si Yongqian from Yanmiao Village, Bali Township, was arrested by officers from the Bali Township Police Station and the Bali Domestic Security Division in early August 2017. The officers ransacked his home and confiscated a computer and printer. He was detained for ten days.

Mr. Yan Shijun from Yanmiao Village was reported to the police and arrested in Xiji County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, for talking to people about Falun Gong. He was taken to Jingning County by officers from the Jingning Domestic Security Division, before being released.

Mr. Wang Qiangzi from Gaochengzhai Village, Bali Township was arrested by officers from the Bali Domestic Security Division. He has since been released.

Participants in the persecution of the three practitioners:Yang Changning (杨昌宁), chief of the Jingning County Police Department: [phone]He Xuefeng (贺学锋), section head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone]

10. [Yingkou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Yi Delian and Ms. Shang Shuqin Detained

Ms. Yi Delian and Ms. Shang Shuqin were reported to the police for distributing Falun Gong materials on August 10, 2017. They were arrested by officers from the Jianfeng Police Station, the Yuejin Police Station, and the Zhanqian District Domestic Security Division. Their homes were ransacked.

Both practitioners were taken to the Yingkou City Detention Center.

Participants in the persecution of Ms. Yi and Ms. Shang:Ma Zhanbiao (马占彪), head of the Domestic Security Division: [phone], [phone]Gao Xifeng (高喜峰), director of the Jianfeng Police Station: [phone], [phone]Dai Zhong (戴众), director of the Yuejin Police Station: [phone], [phone]

11. [Changtu County, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhou Guilan Detained

Ms. Zhou Guilan from Wanbao Village, Jinjia Town, was reported to the police for talking to people about Falun Gong at the Daxing Town Farmers' Market on the morning of August 11, 2017. She was arrested by officers from the Daxing Township Police Station.

Ms. Zhou was taken to the Tieling City Detention Center that afternoon for seven days of detention.

Participants in the persecution of Ms.Zhou:Luo Xiaohui (罗晓辉), director of the Daxing Township Police Station: [phone], [phone]Yan Jun (闫军), deputy director: [phone]

12. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Four Practitioners Detained

Ms. Pei Ruijie, her daughter Ms. Yuan Quan, Ms. Zhang Fengyun, and Chen from the Guta District were arrested by officers from the Zhongtun Police Station on August 9, 2017, for talking to people about Falun Gong.

About 15 officers ransacked Ms. Yuan's home that afternoon, and confiscated many personal belongings.

The four practitioners were taken to the Jinzhou City Detention Center.

13. [Baoji City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Li Cunlian's Home Ransacked

Three officers from the Longkou Police Station in Feng County broke into Ms. Li Cunlian's home in Fengzhou Village and ransacked it on July 24, 2017. They threatened Ms. Li and confiscated a music player, photos of the founder of Falun Gong, Falun Gong books, and other related materials.

Participants in the persecution of Ms. Li:Zhao Wei (赵伟), director of the Longkou Police Station: [phone]Wang Xiqian (王西乾), political head: [phone], [phone]

14. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Chu Zhanjuan and Ms. Wang Shumin Arrested

Ms. Chu Zhanjuan, a teacher in her 50s, and Ms. Wang, a retired worker in her 60s, were arrested on the afternoon of August 12, 2017, for talking to people about Falun Gong and distributing Falun Gong materials. They were dragged into a police car and taken away.

Both practitioners were released that evening, and taken home by their families.

15. [Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province] Several Practitioners Detained

More than ten Falun Gong practitioners are still being held in two local detention centers in Xinzhou City. They include: Ms. Zhao Xiaolu, Ms. Gong Yuzhi, Mr. Zhao Yijun, Mr. Ma Zhanguo, Mr. Yang Miao, Yang Guoguo, Ms. Wang Dianhua, Mr. Zhang Xianwen, Chang Lijuan, Xiao Runtang, Zhang Yousheng, and Ms. Wu Xiaojiao.

Mr. Zhao Yijun, Mr. Ma Zhanguo, Mr. Yang Miao, Ms. Zhao Xiaolu, and Ms. Wu Xiaojiao were arrested on October 5, 2016, and tried on April 11, 2017. Ms. Zhao Xiaolu told the court that she had a relapse of her heart problem while in detention.

Mr. Zhao Yijun's wife and cousin, Mr. Ma's mother, and Ms. Wu's husband were arrested on December 2, 2016, and interrogated for several hours before being released. Ms. Wu's husband was tortured on a tiger bench. Mr. Zhao's wife went into shock when being transferred to a different police station, and was rushed to the hospital.

Ms. Gong Yuzhi was arrested at her home at around midnight on January 18, 2017. Her husband returned from his night shift the next morning to find his front door pried open and his wife gone. Ms. Gong was tried on May 2, 2017.

Ms. Gong's arrest happened just three months after her earlier arrest on October 5, 2016, when she broke her ribs while struggling to get away from the police. She managed to escape when she was taken to the hospital.

16. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Mr. Li Xiaoxian Taken to Prison

Mr. Li Xiaoxian was taken to the Jidong Prison on August 1, 2017, not long after the Tangshan City Intermediate Court upheld the original verdict.

Mr. Li was arrested on April 1, 2016, for refusing to renounce his belief in Falun Gong. He appeared in court on December 2, 2016, and again on March 23, 2017. The Guye District Court sentenced him to a five-year prison term on April 20. He appealed to Tangshan City Intermediate Court.

17. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Liu Shengcao Taken to Prison

Ms. Liu Shengcao was taken to the Jilin Women's Prison on July 3, 2017, to serve four years for distributing Falun Gong materials.

The 28-year-old teacher was arrested on January 30, 2016. She was sentenced to prison on December 23, 2016. She appealed, only to be turned down by the Jilin City Intermediate Court.

18. [Beijing] Ms. Chen Xiaolin Tried

Ms. Chen Xiaolin, about 70 years old, was arrested on January 6, 2017, for distributing informational materials about Falun Gong. She was tried in Haidian Court on June 20, but no verdict was reached.

Ms. Chen was taken to the Sujiatuo Detention Center.

19. [Beijing] Ms. Yan Hongyan’s Case Submitted to Court

Ms. Yan Hongyan from Laishui County, Hebei Province is an anesthetist from Peking Union Medical College Hospital in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. She was reported to the police and arrested on March 1, 2017, for talking to doctors about Falun Gong.

Ms. Yan has been held in the Dongcheng District Detention Center since March 2. Her case was recently submitted to the Dongcheng Court by the Dongcheng Procuratorate.

20. [Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Jin Jianming and His Wife Ms. Yang Shuling’s Arrests Approved

Mr. Jian Jianming and his wife Ms. Yang Shuling are both 73 years old. They went to the Dayingzi Township, Kazuo County and talked to people about Falun Gong on July 1, 2017. Someone reported them to the police, and they were arrested by officers from the Dayingzi Police Station. Their home was ransacked.

The couple have been held in the Chaoyang City Detention Center for more than a month. The Procuratorate has approved their arrests.

21. [Zepu County, Xinjiang] Mr. Zhang Shunxin Detained

Mr. Zhang Shunxin was arrested on May 2, 2017. He has been held in the Zepu Detention Center for about four months.

The Zepu Procuratorate approved his arrest on June 7. His family received notification of the arrest, without the name of the police department and the address of the detention center being given. Two months later, they received another notification, which included the missing information. However, Mr. Zhang’s name was incorrect this time.