(Clearwisdom.net)
Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 19 cities or counties in 9 provinces. In this report, 11 practitioners were subjected to brutal mistreatment during their detention, and at least 30 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Mishan City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Zhang Yutang and His Wife, Mr. Dai Jun, and Ms. Chen Min Arrested
At 8 p.m. on August 16, 2008, officers from the Shengrong Police Station in Mishan City broke into the home of Mr. Zhang Yutang and arrested him and his wife as well as Mr. Zhang's nephew, Mr. Dai Jun, and Ms. Chen Min. They are being detained in the Mishan City Detention Center.
2. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Mr. Xie Yujie and Ms. Zhao Xiuzhen Arrested
At 6 p.m. on August 4, 2008, four or five police officers from the Xinjiuzhan Police Station in Jilin Economic Developing District arrested Mr. Xie Yujie and Ms. Zhao Xiuzhen and took them from their home. It is said that they are being detained in the Baishan Detention Center.
3. [Zhuozhou City, Hebei Province] On August 18, 2008, Mr. Chen Ge of the Zhuozhou City Geological Bureau Was Arrested by the Zhuozhou National Security Team, His Whereabouts Unknown
4. [Miyi County Sichuan Province] Mr. Que Qingbo Arrested.
On August 15, 2008, Mr. Que Qingbo went to a police station to report a loss because someone had stolen cash from him in the amount of 2000 yuan, as well as his motorcycle driving license and other property. However, he was arrested at the police station. Now he is being detained in the Wanyaoshu Detention Center in Panzhihua City.
5. [Beijing City] More Than 60 Practitioners Transferred to Xindian Women's Forced Labor Camp in Shanxi Province
6. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Ms. Yan Jingqiu Monitored
Ms. Yan Jingqiu was just released after being detained in a forced labor camp for two and a half years. Recently, the local police placed her under residential surveillance to "protect the Olympic Games."
7. [Jiayu County, Hubei Province] English Teacher Ms. He Ping Arrested
At 10 a.m. on July 23, 2008, Ms. He Ping, an English teacher at the Chengbei High School, was arrested and taken to the Yuyue Police Station. On that afternoon, the police confiscated Dafa books, truth-clarifying materials, and a computer from her home. She is being detained in the Jiayu First Detention Center.
8. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] On the Afternoon of August 18, 2008, Mr. Lu Jianguo, in His 50s, Arrested
9. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Mr. Xu Zongqun Persecuted.
Mr. Xu Zongqun is an employee of the Nanjiao Heating and Power Factory in Jinan City. In 1999, he was arrested and then placed under residential surveillance because he went to Beijing to validate the Fa. On August 1, 2008, he was arrested again because he was reported by his colleague. Now he has been sentenced to one year and three months of forced labor. He is being detained in Jiangshuiquan Forced Labor Camp.
10. [Baoqing County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Fu Xiaolan Becomes Homeless as a Result of Persecution
At 8 pm on August 3, 2008, Ms. Fu Xiaolan's home was searched. Dafa books were confiscated. Ms. Fu was forced to become homeless.
11. [Changle County, Shandong Province] Ms. Guo Xiaozhen and Other Practitioners Persecuted
On July 9, 2008, the Changle County 610 Office and National Security Team arrested more than ten practitioners, claiming it was necessary to maintain the "safety of the Olympic Games." All of them were held in the county detention center. On August 12, Ms. Guo Xiaozhen was sent to Wangcun Women's Forced Labor Camp for a one-year term, and Ms. Liu Lili was sent to the Weifang Brainwashing Center. Others were released on bail after having 5,000 to 10,000 yuan extorted from them.
12. [Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Li Shumei and Other Practitioners Persecuted
On the afternoon of August 12, 2008, Ms. Li Shumei from Fulaerji District was arrested by three officers from the Yanjiang Police Station.
In the middle of the night on August 13, Ms. Lu Shibo was arrested. She is being held in the Fulaerji District Detention Center. On the same day, Ms. Gao Yongzhi was also arrested. At 1 p.m. on August 17, 2008, Ms. Xin Yanhua and Ms. Zhou Guoping were arrested at their homes. Their computers and printers were also confiscated.
13. [Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Zhao Yuqin Now in the Lumu Detention Center in Suzhou City
On the morning of August 9, 2008, Ms. Zhao Yuqin, 65 years old, was reported while she was distributing truth-clarifying materials in Suzhou City. She was arrested by the Xihu Police Station in Suzhou Industrial Park. Now she is being detained in the Lumu Detention Center.
14. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Practitioners Arrested.
At 10 pm on August 12, 2008, Ms. Lin Ping, Ms. Wang Yingge, Ms. Zhang Guifeng and Ms. Sun Yuxia from Zhuanghe City, were arrested at Heigao by the local police station. On the afternoon of August 13, the four practitioners were sent to the Zhuanghe Detention Center.
15. [Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province] On July 2, 2008, Mr. Li Yongsheng, 38 Years Old, from Dongtai Village, Hongxing Township, Jiguan District Was Arrested, He Became Mentally Unstable as a Result of Persecution
16. [Huludao City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Lu Yufeng and Mr. Jiang Zhongxun Sent to Labor Camps
Ms. Lu Yufeng and Mr. Jiang Zhongxun from Longgang District were sent to Masanjia Forced Labor Camp and Huludao Forced Labor Camp, respectively.
17. [Tianjin City] Mr. Wang Qingsen, Mr. Wang Qingheng, Mr. Ma Guiquan, and Ms. Liang Deju Harassed
Around July 20, 2008, police broke into the homes of Mr. Wang Qingsen, Mr. Wang Qingheng, Mr. Ma Guiquan, and Ms. Liang Deju and searched them without warrents. In Mr. Ma Guiquan's home, the police took away Dafa books, audio tapes of Teacher's lectures, Teacher's pictures, etc. Mr. Ma was taken to the Hetou Police Station inx fhs Tanggu District.
18. [Jiaohe City, Jilin Province] Mr. Qiu Baohe and His Wife Persecuted
Mr. Qiu Baohe was an employee of the Forestry Check-up Station of the Jiaohe City Forestry Bureau. On March 27, 2008, his employer stopped his wages after he was arrested and persecuted because he tried to rescue fellow practitioners. Now he has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the Jiaohe Court.
19. [Shijiazhuang City, Hubei Province] Additional Information about the Arrest of Ms. Liu Yanhong
On August 16, 2008, Ms. Liu Yanhong was arrested again by the Changfeng Police Station. She has been taken to the Shijiazhuang Brainwashing Center.
On July 4, 2008, Ms. Liu and her husband, Mr. Shen Manliang, were arrested together. Later, she managed to walk out of the detention center with righteous thoughts.
20. [Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Peng Gaohua Arrested
Ms. Peng Gaohua is a retired employee in Zaoziping, Panzhihua City. On August 16, 2008, she was followed by students when she was explaining the truth about Falun Gong to high school students. Afterwards, she was arrested by local police and her home was also searched.
21. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Feng Liping's Forced Labor Term Extended
Mr. Feng Liping is a former journalist. He was arrested by national security police and his arms were broken. He was sent to Chaoyanggou Forced Labor Camp. On August 7, 2008, his term was supposed to end, but it was extended to August 24.
22. [Pengzhou City, Sichuan Province] Additional Information about the Arrest of Ms. Li Jihui
On June 4, police from the Guankou Police Station, the Longfeng Town 610 Office, and the Pengzhou National Security Team arrested Ms. Li Jihui and took 2,800 yuan from her. Now she is being detained in the Pengzhou City Brainwashing Center.
Guankou Police Station: 86-28-83836067
Liu Guanghua, Director of the Longfeng Town 610 Office: 86-13882105583
23. [Lincheng County, Hebei Province] Ms. Qiao Xiumei Arrested
In August 2008, Ms. Qiao Xiumei was reported and arrested while she was clarifying the truth. Now she is being held in the Paixiang County Detention Center.
24. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Zhu Xiaoguang Sent to a Brainwashing Center
In Fenjin Forced Labor Camp, Mr. Zhu Xiaoguang's term was extended for 25 days. On August 17, 2008, he was transferred to the Changchun City Brainwashing Center.
25. [Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province] In the Middle of August 2008, Ms. Zhong Yifang, a Women in her 50s, Was Arrested
26. [Miyi County, Sichuan Province] Many Practitioners Arrested and Persecuted
On July 30, 3008, CCP officials in Miyi County arrested many practitioners in Miyi County in order to "protect the Olympic Games." The following practitioners are being held in the Miyi Detention Center: Ms. Zhang Kaiqiong, Ms. Zhou Ying, Ms. Xian Chaozhen, Ms. Liao Deying, Mr. Zhang Zhenghuan, Ms. Yang Xingxiu, Ms. Bai Chaoxia, Ms. Yao Yuanfang, Ms. Yu Lan, Mr. Yang Fuzhong, Ms. Cai Huilian, Mr. Gu Xingfeng, Mr. Mao Jianping, and Mr. Tang Xingrong.
Li Huabo and other detention center guards have beaten the practitioners with sticks.
27. [Guan County, Shandong Province] Six Practitioners Sent to Labor Camps
Since July 2008, many practitioners have been arrested. Among of them, six were sent to Wangcun Forced Labor Camp at the end of July. They are: Mr. Jing Zhaowei, Ms. Cui Qiaolan, Ms. Li Xiuying, Ms. Yang Xiumei's husband, Ms. Liang Shuju, and Ms. Lu Qinglan. Now Ms. Cui Qiaolan and Ms. Li Xiuying are being detained in the Guan County Brainwashing Center because of their poor physical condition.