(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in fourteen cities or counties in five provinces. In this report, thirteen Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least fifteen practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Jilin Province] Mr. Fan Yichang Died Due to Persecution - Additional Information
Mr. Fan Yichang, a 69-year-old practitioner from Daan City, Jilin Province, was the former manager of the Daan Sugar and Wine Corporation. He was arrested and detained by Li Jiangshan, secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Daan City; Liu Yunhua, secretary of the Daan Political and Judiciary Committee; Liu Yongbo, head of the 610 Office in Daan City; Chu Guojun, deputy head of the Daan Police Department; and Chen Yamin, head of the Daan Domestic Security Division. He passed away due to the harsh persecution at around 2:00 a.m. on July 21, 2009, in Changchun City, Jilin Province.
Li Jiangshan, Daan City Party committee Secretary: 86-13943623666
Liu Yunhua, Head of the Daan Political and Judiciary Committee: 86-13904365156, 86-436-5202692, 86-436-5255378
2. [Haerbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Jiang Yulian Persecuted
Ms. Jiang Yulian lives in Shahezi Village, Fangzheng County, Harbin City. On February 10, 2000, she was about to appeal to the higher authorities in Beijing for help. On her way there she was arrested by Wang Shuyan, an official in the local village government; Chou Yongsheng, head of the local politics and security section; and other officials. She was subsequently sent to the Fangzheng County No.2 Detention Center for more than three months. While she was illegally detained, she was handcuffed for 13 days, and her wrists festered. Afterwards, she was charged 2,000 yuan as a penalty and 1,000 yuan as a deposit, and then was released. Local officials still went to her home almost every day to harass her.
On November 30, 2000, Ms. Jiang went to Beijing, but was again arrested by local village officials and taken to the Fangzheng County No.2 Detention Center for 40 days. Then she was sentenced to one year of forced labor and sent to Wanjia Forced Labor Camp. She was released in December 2001.
In the spring of 2003, four officials, including Liu Haijun and Wang Hongyuan from the local police station; Su Xing, an official from the local village committee; and a policeman in charge of the local domicile, tracked her down again, arrested her, and took her to the Shahezi Police Station.
In 2004, Ms. Jiang was reported, arrested, and taken to the Fangzheng County No.2 Detention Center by Li Zhenshan, Bai Yunjie, and Wang Hongyuan, officials from the Shahezi Police Station; Chou Yongsheng, head of the Fangzheng Politics and Security Section; and other officials. Her cell phone and e-book were confiscated, and her relatives were forced to pay 1,000 yuan. She was detained for two weeks and was then released.
3. [Chongqing] Ms. Chen, Ms. Zheng, and Ms. Chen Arrested
On the evening of August 14, 2009, Ms. Chen, Ms. Zheng, and the elderly Ms. Chen were reported to the police while the three were distributing truth-clarifying materials around Nanqiao Temple in Yubei District, Chongqing. They were subsequently arrested and taken to the 610 Office by officials from the local police station.
4. [Langfang City, Hebei Province] Three Practitioners Unlawfully Arrested
On the morning of July 16, 2009, Ms. Pan Yuelian, Mr. Leng Shengxian, and Mr. Weng Yajun from Langfang City were arrested at the Qianfeng Residential Quarters.
On August, 13, 2009, officials from the Anci District Police Department in Langfang City demanded 1,500 yuan from their relatives. However, the practitioners weren't released. Officials even transferred Ms. Pan Yuelian and Mr. Leng Shengxian to the brainwashing center .
5. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Liu Ying Arrested, Now in Heizuizi Women's Prison in Changchun
Ms. Liu Ying was reported to police by the owner of a barbershop next to her shop for clarifying the facts about Falun Gong to customers at her own business. Around 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2009, Yang Chao, an official from the Dadong Police Station in Jilin City, led some policemen to arrest Ms. Liu and took her to the Jilin Drug Rehabilitation Center.
On August 18, 2009, Ms. Liu was sent to the Heizuizi Women's Prison to serve one year.
6. [Tangshan City, Hebei Province] Ms. Cao Yachun and Mr. Yan Depu Arrested
On the morning of August 15, 2009, Ms. Cao Yachun from Xiaoheyan Village, Xinshai Town, Leting County, and Mr. Yan Depu from Qianxiaoying Village, Geloutuo Town, were arrested by Zeng Fankuang, deputy head of the Guhe Township Police Station, and other officers. The practitioners are currently held at the Leting County Detention Center.
Zeng Fankuang, deputy head of the Guhe Township Police Station: 86-13832989312
Yao Guosen, head of the Guhe Township Police Station: 86-13832986202
Leting County Detention Center: 86-315-4615624
7. [Shanghai] Mr. Zhou Bin Severely Beaten Again in Tilanqiao Prison in Shanghai
In 2001, Mr. Zhou Bin was given 12 years in prison and was detained in Tilanqiao Prison. At that time, he was beaten so severely that his clavicle and the bridge of his nose were fractured, and his testicles were struck so hard that they ruptured. Due to a recent beating, his eye sockets and ribs were fractured, and he is now in great pain and has difficulty breathing.
8. [Chongqing] Ms. Peng Shibi Currently Detained in Shabaozi Women's Forced Labor Camp in Chongqing
9. [Chongqing] Ms. Xiao Hui Subjected to Forced Labor
On June 30, 2009, Ms. Xiao Huijun from the Changshou District in Chongqing was arrested while she was explaining the facts about Falun Gong. She has been sent to the Chongqing Women's Forced Labor Camp to serve one year.
10. [Yanqing County, Hebei Province] Ms. Ding Xifeng Arrested in Beijing
Ms. Ding Xifeng was a former employee in the Kangzhuang Town 251 Factory in Yanqing County. Around June 10, 2009, she was arrested by policemen in the Haidian District, Beijing. She is now in the Sujiatuo Detention Center in the Haidian District.
11. [Huadian City, Jilin Province] Mr. Jing Shixin and Other Practitioners Persecuted by the 610 Office
The Huadian City 610 Office was operating a brainwashing center at the Yongji Primary School in Huadian City. They arrested Ms. Zhao Haiying, Mr. Jing Shixin, Ms. Xu Yanjun, Ms. Jing Jichun, and Ms. Huang Jingru.
12. [Beijing] Ms. Wang Suzhen Arrested in the Haidian District
Around 2:00 p.m. on July 7, 2009, Ms. Wang Suzhen was arrested at the Hualian Commercial Building in Shangdi Township, the Haidian District, Beijing. At this time her whereabouts are still unknown.
13. [Shandong Province] Ms. Li Xuerong Subjected to Forced Labor
Ms. Li Xuerong from the Zuanjing District, Shengli Oil Field, was arrested on June 15, 2009. After being detained for two months at the Youqijishu Brainwashing Center, she was sent to the Wangcun Forced Labor Camp on August 10, 2009, for three years. Her personal computer was confiscated by the police.
Before this, she was subjected to two years of forced labor between 2006 and 2008. She had just returned home in September 2008.
14. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Additional Information on the Unlawful Arrest of Mr. Liu Wenwei
Around 9:00 a.m. on August 13, 2009, Mr. Liu Wenwei from the Nangang District in Harbin City was arrested by two policemen who had been lying in wait. He was taken to the Wuchang Brainwashing Center.
15. [Datong City, Shanxi Province] Ms. Bian Lianying Arrested and Taken to the Fengtai District Detention Center in Beijing
Ms. Bian Lianying was arrested inside a hotel in Beijing and taken to the Fengtai District Detention Center in Beijing
16. [Yanji City, Jilin Province] Ms. Jin Zhenjin Arrested
Around 8:00 a.m. on August 12, 2009, six officials from the Yanji City Domestic Security Division broke into Ms. Jin Zhenjin's home, which is located in Xindi Residential Quarter, Henan Street, and arrested Ms. Jin and her husband. The couple is in their 60s. They confiscated one computer and several Falun Gong books. Ms. Jin has been taken to the Yanji Detention Center.
17. [Dongying City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Yulan Arrested
On the evening of August 18, 2009, Ms. Liu Yulan and Ms. Li from Lijin County in Dongying City were arrested for telling people about Falun Gong.
August 18, 2009