(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 35 cities or counties in 13 provinces. In this report, 19 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention and at least 57 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zheng Guiqin in Qingyuan County Taken by Police at Her Home on May 26, 2008 and Her Home Searched
2. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Meng Qingying Taken into Custody at Her Home by Police
Ms. Meng Qingying lives in Room 101, Unit 1, Building 55, No. 2 Changqing Section, Daqing City. On June 5, she was taken from her home by the police. Ms. Meng is being held at the Dulitun Detention Center in Ranghulu District.
3. [Zhucheng City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zang Shunlan Taken into Custody
On May 7, 2008, officers from the Zhigou Police Station in Zhucheng City searched the home of Ms. Zang Shunlan and her husband but failed to take Ms. Zang into custody. Four or five plainclothes officers went to Ms. Zang home on May 12, while it was building built. Ms. Zang's husband jumped over a wall and escaped, but Ms. Zang was taken into custody. Their 16-year-old child was left at home alone. The police have returned everyday to harass, intimidate, and keep a close watch on the family.
4. [Zhengzhou City, Henan Province] Police Take Mr. Li Tianshun's Family into Custody
On May 22, 2008, officers of the Guancheng District Police Department in Zhengzhou City took Mr. Li Tianshun and his daughter, Ms. Li Na, into custody at work. When officers searched their home, a computer was confiscated and Li's wife, Ms. Zhai Xiuzhen, was taken into custody. On May 31, Ms. Li Na and Ms. Zhai Xiuzhen were taken to Shibalihe Forced Labor Camp in Zhengzhou City, where each of them is to serve a one-year term.
5. [Anshan City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Gao Mingxing and Mr. Ma Jiangyuan Secretly Placed on Trial
Mr. Gao Mingxing and Mr. Ma Jiangyuan were being held at the Liaoyang City Detention Center. A few days ago, they were secretly sentenced to prison, but their families were not notified. Mr. Gao and Mr. Ma were arrested for clarifying the truth by tapping into a closed-circuit television network. No information was available on the two practitioners until the recent sentencing.
6. [Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wu Yulian and Other Practitioners Arrested
On the afternoon of June 4, 2008, the police in Zhangjiakou City and its subordinate county and officers from the Donghuayuan Town Police Station broke into Ms. Wu Yulian's home. The officers took a computer, a printer, cash and several depository receipts, and a personally owned taxi. Ms. Zhang Guiping and a teacher with last name of Sun were visiting Ms. Wu at the time and were also taken to the local police station.
Ms. Wu is in weak physical condition. Teacher Sun was released after 3,000 yuan was extorted from her and after she wrote a "guarantee statement." Ms. Wu's husband has been forced to leave home and has no where to stay.
Donghuayuan Police Station in Hualia County: 86-313-6855745
7. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Wang Fenglan Brutally Tortured--Her Family Denied Visits
No. 2 Agency of No. 7 Division: 86-451-84303215
Cai Guang (male), officer in charge of the case at the Daoli Police Department: 86-451-88610800
8. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Miao Chunyan and Her Mother-in-Law Taken into Custody
Ms. Miao Chunyan, who lives in Zhifu District, Yantai City, was taken into custody at work on May 27, 2008. At 7:00 p.m. on June 3, Zhang Minghui, an officer of the Zhifu District 610 Office, and officers from the Xidajie Police Station took Ms. Miao's mother-in-law, who is in her 60s, away from her home.
Zhang Minghui (male), of the Zhifu District 610 Office: 86-13188787230 (Cell)
9. [Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Ye Yongfeng Taken to Brainwashing Center from Labor Camp
Ms. Ye Yongfeng, a practitioner in the Jingtian area in Futian District, Shenzhen City, was illegally detained for three years at the Sanshui Women and Children's Forced Labor Camp because she refused to give up her belief. Her term was extended for 44 days. On May 27, 2008, the labor camp authorities took her to the brainwashing center at the Xili Legal School in Shenzhen City.
Lianhua Neighborhood Administration Office, East Jingtian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen City: 86-755-83923926
10. [Yuxi City, Yunnan Province] Female Practitioner in Hongta District Taken into Custody
On May 20, 2008, the police searched a practitioner's home at No. 4 Commune in the Zhaoguanying area in Hongta District, Yuxi City. The police confiscated Falun Dafa materials and held the practitioner's husband, who is not a practitioner, for a day of interrogation.
11. [Qufu City, Shandong Province] Ms. Kong Lan Taken into Police Custody
On June 2, 2008, Ms. Kong Lan was taken into custody while distributing truth clarification materials. She is being held at the Qufu Detention Center.
Ms. Kong Lan, in her 50s, is an employee of the Qufu City Flour Factory affiliated with the Qufu City Food Department. She has gone to Beijing several times to appeal and was taken to Jiangshuiquan Women's Forced Labor Camp in Jinan City.
Zhang Lifeng, male, director of the Qufu City 610 Office: 86-537-4498710 (Office), 86-537-4496987 (Home), 86-13905477007 (Cell)
Kong Xiangli, male, deputy director of the 610 Office: 86-537-4498610 (Office), 86-537-4492869 (Home), 86-13608915678 (Cell)
Ren Shanmin, male, head of the Anti-Falun Gong Division of the police department: 86-537-4430082, 86-13805473302 (Cell)
12. [Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province] Liaoyang County Police Attempt to Harass Practitioners
At around 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2008, several police officers in Liaoyang County arrived at Ms. Xu Shuyan's home at Yaolaowo Village. They did not see anyone and left.
13. [Hubei Province] Recent Criminal Acts Perpetrated by Yichang City 610 Office
Recently, Yichang City 610 Office personnel used the Olympic Games as an excuse to launch a campaign across Yichang City to harass and arrest practitioners. Mr. Li Dazhong has not returned since being taken into custody. Ms. Wang Qiong and Ms. Xiang Yan remain in Wufeng Detention Center. Ms. Chen Jizhen and Ms. Tan Jiazhen have also been taken into custody.
Huang Hai, male, deputy director of the Yichang City Social Stability Office: 86-717-6447792 (Office)
Zhou Xiangdong, male, of the Domestic Security Division: 86-717-6712813 (Office), 86-717-6728022 (Home), 86-13307205755 (Cell)
14. [Shouguang City, Shandong Province] Police Stake Out Practitioners at Their Homes
Mr. Yang Yu, who works at the Shouguang City Broadcasting and Television Department, was recently taken into police custody. Over 20 police officers have placed several practitioners' homes under surveillance in the Gucheng area.
15. [Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Wang Yinghua Transferred from Jiamusi Detention Center to Jiamusi Forced Labor Camp
16. [Yongji County, Jilin Province] Recent Situation of Practitioners Taken into Custody in April and May 2008
Between April 25 and May 14, 2008, a dozen practitioners in Yongji County were taken into custody. It has been learned that the Domestic Security Division and the Chengnan Police Station have set up different instruments of torture and used them to brutally torture several practitioners. Mr. Zhang Chuanshu was beaten until his entire body had injuries. Twenty days after the cruel beating, pieces of his torn, blood-soaked underwear could not be removed from his body. Internal sources have confirmed that Mr. Xu Qiang and Ms. Zheng Qingzhi have been taken to Heizuizi Forced Labor Camp and are serving one-year terms. Ms. Wang Yanzhen and Mr. Jiang Bo may have been taken to the labor camp as well. No information is available on Ms. Hu Jing, Mr. Zhang Chuanshu, or Mr. Jia Guirong.
17. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Li Guanghao Taken into Police Custody at 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2008
18. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Mr. Zhu Zhiyong Beaten, Injured, and Taken into Custody
On the afternoon of June 4, 2008, Mr. Zhu Zhiyong was farming in Sigezhuang Hamlet, Yinzhuang Township, Lulong County, Qinhuangdao City. Bai Jie (male), head of the Domestic Security Division, and officers from the local police station and the 610 Office ordered him to go home. The officers unlawfully searched his home and took his notebook computer, printer, and other items. When Mr. Zhu tried to stop them from taking his personal belongings, he was beaten, injured, and taken into custody.
Mr. Zhu is under the age of 30. Both of his parents have passed away and he lives alone. He has served two terms in a forced labor camp where he was brutally tortured.
19. [Fuzhou City, Fujian Province] Ms. Lu Huizhu Held in Custody
On May 31, 2008, Ms. Lu Huizhu was turned in to the police while she was distributing truth clarification materials along Jintai Road, Fuzhou City. She managed to escape. On June 2, officers from the Dongjie Police Station searched her home and took her into custody. Ms. Lu is being held at the Fuzhou No. 1 Detention Center.
20. [Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Wu Wenfeng, Ms. Zhao Yutai, and Mr. Xu Jie Arrested on June 5, 2008
21. [Hengyang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Luo Hong and Ms. Xiao Dongmei Taken into Custody from Their Homes
At around 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2008, Hengyang City domestic security officers broke into Ms. Luo Hong's home. The took her computer and all relevant materials. Ms. Luo was taken into custody and is in the Hengyang No. 1 Detention Center.
At around 9:00 p.m. on May 30, 2008, Ms. Xiao Dongmei was taken into custody at her home in Hengyang City. Her whereabouts is unknown.
22. [Yinchuan City, Ningxia Autonomous Region] Ms. Wang Lifang Taken into Custody at Her Home
At noon on June 4, 2008, Ms. Wang Lifang was taken into custody by several domestic security officers from the Jingbian County in Shaanxi Province at her home in Yinchuan City. She was taken to the Jingbian Domestic Security Division. The police also confiscated Falun Dafa books and truth clarification materials.
23. [Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province] Mr. Jiao Shaohua and Three Other Practitioners Arrested
Mr. Jiao Shaohua, Ms. Li Hong, and two other practitioners whose names are unknown were in a group Fa-study session at around 6:00 p.m. on June 2, 2008. A dozen police officers arrived at the practitioner's home and took them to the Zhangjiakou City Detention Center.
24. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] A Female Practitioner Taken into Custody While Distributing Truth Clarification Materials
On or about June 3, 2008, a female practitioner in her 30s was distributing truth clarification materials at the Hongwei Residential Community in Harbin City. She was turned in to the police and taken into custody.
25. [Liaoyuan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Yang Shuyan Taken into Custody; Her Home Searched
At 9:00 a.m. on June 5, 2008, the Liaoyuan City 610 Office used the upcoming Olympic Games as an excuse to search Ms. Yang Shuyan's home. The officers took Falun Dafa books, a portrait of the founder of Falun Gong, truth clarification materials, and DVDs, along with other items. Ms. Yang was taken into custody and her whereabouts remains unknown.
26. [Luanping County, Hebei Province] Officers from the Mayingzi Police Station Force Practitioners to Write "Guarantee Statements"
Wu Yufang, female, director of the Mayingzi Police Station: 86-13803143159 (Cell)
Zhu Ruifu, male, officer and former director of the police station: 86-13932493310 (Cell)
27. [Songyuan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Shuzhi Held in Custody
On June 2, 2008, Ms. Wang Shuzhi was taken form her home by the Songyuan City No. 2 Police Department. The police confiscated several Falun Dafa books and other materials. Ms. Wang is being held in Shanyou Detention Center.
28. [Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province] Elderly Mr. Cao Junyi and Ms. Yan Renyan Held in the County Detention Center
On May 14, 2008, Mr. Cao Junyi, in his 70s, and Ms. Yan Renyan, in her 60s, were taken into custody by a dozen police officers from the Puji Town Police Station who were led by the head of the Wugong County Domestic Security Division and the director of the 610 Office. The police searched the practitioners' homes. Mr. Cao and Ms. Yan are being held at the Wugong County Detention Center.
29. [Tianjin] Ms. Wu Jian Taken into Custody
30. [Linghai City, Liaoning Province] Elderly Ms. Zhao Guizhi and Ms. Sun Yan Arrested
At around 10:00 a.m. on May 6, 2008, Ms. Zhao Guizhi, 72, and Ms. Sun Yuan were taken into custody while they were clarifying the truth at a high school in Linghai City by officers driving a black sedan. The two practitioners are being held at the Linghai City Police Department.
31. [Huaihua City, Hunan Province] Ms. Zhou Chunsong's Mother's Home Searched
At noon on May 27, 2008, the police searched Ms. Zhou Chunson's mother's home on the second floor in the family quarters of the Installation of Electronic and Information Equipment Company in Hutian Development Zone in Hecheng District, Huaihua City.
Ms. Zhou Chunsong, a practitioner in her 40s, and her husband divorced as a result of pressure brought about when the persecution escalated. Ms. Zhou makes a living as a house maid by doing kitchen cleaning work. Her mother is over 80 years old. Ms. Zhou's situation is unknown.
32. [Wafangdian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhang Lanfang Taken into Police Custody at Around 12:00 Noon on June 6, 2008
Wafangdian City Police Department: 86-411-85614618, 86-411-85612093
33. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Yin Libin Transferred to Nanguanling Prison in Dalian City on May 16, 2008
Main switchboard at Nanguanling Prison in Dalian City, Liaoning Proivnce: 86-411-86871181
Warden's office: 86-411-86871422
Political head's office: 86-411-86870181
34. [Cangzhou City, Hebei Province] Ms. Wang Jinzhi Taken into Custody at Work
On the afternoon of June 5, 2008, Ms. Wang Jinzhi was at work at the Natural Environment Garden. Officers from the Yunhe District Domestic Security Division took her into custody. Ms. Wang is being held at the Cangzhou City Detention Center.
Che Li, male, head of the Domestic Security Division: 86-139582679110 (Cell)
Liu Kanhua, male, head of the Domestic Security Division: 86-13930711999, 86-317-5523758 (Office), 86-317-2089265 (Home)
35. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Nanhu Residential Community Police Station Harasses Practitioners at Their Homes
36. [Guanghan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Wu Suying and Other Practitioners Arrested
At around 8:00 a.m. on June 5, 2008, Ms. Wu Suying, Ms. Li Shunxiu and another practitioner were clarifying the truth at a farm market. They were arrested by around six police officers and plainclothes agents. One practitioner was released, and Ms. Wu and Ms. Li remain in custody at the police station. The officers searched the homes of Ms. Li Shunxiu and Ms. Wu Suying. Truth clarification materials and cassette tapes were confiscated.
37. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] An Elderly Practitioner (Gender Unknown) Taken into Custody at Home in Teachers' Retirement Building--Practitioner's Whereabouts Unknown
38. [Yun County, Hubei Province] Ms. Li Cunlian and Her Husband Taken into Custody
Ms. Li Cunlian was turned in to the police while distributing truth clarification materials. At around 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2008, the Yun County police took her into custody from under the building where she lives. On the morning of May 22, the police searched her home and took her husband, Mr. Shang Xuehai, who is not a practitioner, into custody.
39. [Zaoqiang County, Hebei Province] Latest Information on Practitioners from Wangchang Township Taken into Custody
Ms. Liu Xiuzhi was released after having 1,000 yuan extorted from her. Ms. Zheng Aimin and Ms. Liu Fengrong remain in custody at the Hengshui City Detention Center.
In addition, Gao Deyi, Party secretary, and Zhao Baoliang, head of Tongzhanli Village, went door to door to practitioners' homes to force them to sign a printed document. Tongzhanli Village is where the practitioners were unlawfully taken into custody.
Gao Deyi, male, Party Secretary of Tongzhanli Village: 86-318-8547327
Zhao Baoliang, male, head of Tongzhanli Village: 86-318-8542877
Zheng Hongqi, male, official involved in the persecution in Dongwangchang Village: 86-318-8548191
40. [Zhejiang Province] Six Practitioners Arrested
On the morning of May 25, 2008, six practitioners were taken into custody while they were clarifying the truth in the Shiqiaotou area in Wenling City. Among those arrested were Mr. Shi Guimin, Mr. Lin Weiguo and his wife, and Ms. Guo Caixia and her husband, Mr. Qu, who had spent three years in a labor camp for his belief in Falun Dafa. They were taken directly to the Wenling City Detention Center. The same night, the police broke into Ms. Hong Meisu's home. The police dragged her out of bed and she was taken away. All six practitioners' homes have been unlawfully searched.
41. [Liangshan City, Sichuan Province] Elderly Ms. Zhu Yuqiong Taken into Custody by Domestic Security Division Police
At around 11:00 a.m. on June 4, 2008, Ms. Zhu Yuqiong was taken into custody by officers of the Domestic Security Division. Her home was subsequently searched. The officers took Falun Dafa books, materials, and a satellite dish. Ms. Zhu has been placed in detention on criminal charges and is being held at the Huili Detention Center.
42. [Liangshan County, Shandong Province] Additional Information on Mr. Peng Guangrong and Mr. Wang Jinrong Held in Custody
Mr. Peng Guangrong and Mr. Wang Jinrong are elderly practitioners in Liangshan County. They were taken into custody for distributing truth clarification materials on June 2, 2008. They are being held at the county detention center.
Yu Yusheng, male, director of the Dalukou Police Station: 86-537-7326232, 86-13355153189
43. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Elderly Ms. Wu Xiuyan's Home Unlawfully Searched
On the afternoon of June 3, 2008, the police unlawfully searched Ms. Wu Xiuyan's home at Building 17 Yanxi Lane in Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City. Ms. Wu, 77, and her daughter were at home when a young plainclothes officer in his 20s knocked on the door asking to examine their residential identity cards. When Ms. Wu's daughter opened the door, several other police officers forced their way in.