Additional Persecution News from China – July 5, 2025 (3 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today’s news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 3 cities or counties in 3 provinces, where at least 11 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.

1. [Longjiang County, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Li Longji Sentenced
2. [Chengde City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Jiang Dexin Tried
3. [Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region] Practitioner Brutally Tortured in Inner Mongolia First Women’s Prison

1. [Longjiang County, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Li Longji Sentenced

Mr. Li Longji was tried by Henan Province’s Shangqiu City Court and sentenced to 22 months in prison on June 5, 2025.

2. [Chengde City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Jiang Dexin Tried

Mr. Jiang Dexin was tried by the Shuangqiao District Court on July 4, 2025. His attorney entered a not guilty plea for him. The prosecutor recommended a prison sentence of 7-10 years against him.

3. [Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region] Practitioner Brutally Tortured in Inner Mongolia First Women’s Prison

Over a hundred Falun Gong practitioners have been detained at the Inner Mongolia First Women’s Prison since the onset of the persecution in 1999. They are subjected to brutal torture, brainwashing, sleep deprivation and forced labor.

At least four practitioners were tortured to death in the prison, including Ms. Yuan Shumei, Ms. Yu Xiulan, Ms. Zhou Caixia, and Ms. Tang Haihua. Five practitioners passed away shortly after they were released; they are Ms. Tian Sufang, Ms. Geng Xiulan, Ms. Chai Yu, Ms. Yue Shuxia, and Ms. Yu Zhenjie.