(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China contains persecution accounts which took place in 27 cities and counties in 10 provinces. In this report, 36 practitioners were subjected to brutal maltreatment during their detention and at least 48 practitioners were illegally arrested.
- [Lishu County, Jilin Province] Ms. Di Lihua Illegally Arrested
- [Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Chi Chunrong Arrested
- [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Cong Quanying and Ms. Han Jun Arrested in Beijing on April 9
- [Chongqing] Ms. Yan Xiaorong Arrested Again
- [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Ni Cuixia Arrested and Her Home Ransacked
- [Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Yu Shengquan and Other Practitioners Tortured at Daqing Prison
- [Longjiang County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Song Yanjin Imprisoned in Heilongjiang Women's Prison
- [Beijing] Disabled Ms. Wang Liyun Arrested
- [Beijing] Ms. Li Baihong Arrested and Detained in Hanzhuang Brainwashing Center
- [Shanghai] Ms. Ge (Aunt Ge) Disappeared Over a Month Ago, Her Whereabouts Unknown
- [Xinji City, Hebei Province] Ms. Sun Meiqiao Arrested
- [Zhucheng, Shandong Province] Several Practitioners Arrested
- [Zibo City, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Jiwen Arrested
- [Laiwu City, Shandong Province] Mr. Lu Changming and Others Arrested
- [Laixi City, Shandong Province] Additional Information about Ms. Cui Yonghua's Arrest
1. [Lishu County, Jilin Province] Ms. Di Lihua Illegally Arrested
At about 1:30 p.m. on April 10, 2009, police from the National Security Division of Lishu County Public Security Bureau ransacked Ms. Di Lihua's home and illegally arrested and detained her at the Lishu County Detention Center.
Wang Fei, Director of Lishu County 610 Office: 86-434-5231750, 86-434-3520017, 86-139-04359737
Li Changfu, Deputy Director of Lishu County 610 Office: 86-434- 5234610, 86-133-04359610
2. [Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Chi Chunrong Arrested
On April 7, 2009, Ms. Chi Chunrong from Jianyun Village, Lanqi Town, Fengcheng City, was arrested at home by Wang Lihua, deputy leader of Lanqi Township, and policeman Li Guofeng.
Her picture of Teacher and truth-clarification discs were confiscated.
3. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Cong Quanying and Ms. Han Jun Arrested in Beijing on April 9
4. [Chongqing] Ms. Yan Xiaorong Arrested Again
At about 7:00 a.m. on April 9, 2009, Ms Yan Xiaorong, in her fifties, was arrested at home and her home was ransacked. Currently her whereabouts is unknown.
5. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Ni Cuixia Arrested and Her Home Ransacked
At about 9:00 a.m. on April 9, 2009, officers from the Wafangdian City 610 Office and policemen from the Xiyang Township went to the Xujia Elementary School and arrested Ms. Ni Cuixia. Soon after that they ransacked her home. They tried to force her write the so-called Three Statements. Ms. Ni is being held at the Wafangdian Detention Center.
Hou Jun from the Wafangdian 610 Office and Liu Benyong, Head of Xiyang Township Police Station: 86-133-09848499
6. [Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Yu Shengquan and Other Practitioners Tortured at Daqing Prison
Mr. Yu Shengquan is being held in the 7th Team in Daqing Prison. Chang Ming, the deputy leader of the 7th Team, forbade Mr. Yu Shengquan and some other practitioners from going to the dining hall to eat for three days from April 1 to April 3 and four days from April 6 to April 10.
Li Fangjie, Head of the 7th Team: 86-459-5059835, 86-459-5825637, 86-130-91681555
7. [Longjiang County, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Song Yanjin Imprisoned in Heilongjiang Women' Prison
Ms. Song Yanjin from Longjiang County was arrested by police from the Longjiang Division of the Qiqihar Public Security Bureau on May 8, 2008. She was detained in Daoliqu Detention Center, Harbin City. Ms. Song has not been allowed to see any of her family or relatives for eleven months. Later, she was sentenced to a three-year prison term by the Daowai Court in Harbin City. On April 8, 2009, she was transferred to the Heilongjiang Women's Prison.
8. [Beijing] Disabled Ms. Wang Liyun Arrested
Ms. Wang Liyun is disabled. On April 5, 2009, she was arrested at home by police from the Tongzhou District and has not returned home.
9. [Beijing] Ms. Li Baihong Arrested and Detained in Hanzhuang Brainwashing Center
On March 25, 2009, Ms. Li Baihong, in her sixties, from the Pinggu District was arrested while she was telling people the truth about Falun Dafa and its inhuman persecution during the morning market. She is detained in the Hanzhuang Brainwashing Center located in Jinhaihu Town.
10. [Shanghai] Ms. Ge (Aunt Ge) Disappeared Over a Month Ago, Her Whereabouts Unknown
11. [Xinji City, Hebei Province] Ms. Sun Meiqiao Arrested
At noon on April 8, 2009, police from the Xinji City National Security Division came in three police cars and broke into Ms. Sun Meiqiao's home in Jiuzhai Village, Xinji City. They arrested her and confiscated her computer, printer, cell phone, and other items.
12. [Zhucheng, Shandong Province] Several Practitioners Arrested
Mr. Man Shouzheng, 62 years old, from the Jianguo Residential Community in Zhucheng was arrested in the morning on April 9, 2009.
Mr. Xu Feng from the Wulibu Residential Community was arrested on April 7.
Ms. Song Zhengyun, his wife, and his youngest daughter were also arrested. Their daughter is not a practitioner.
Ms. Liu Xixiang from the Baiyushanzi Residential Community was arrested again in April 2009. In 2008, she was detained and brutally tortured.
Ms. Chen Baohua, employed by the Foreign Trade Company, and the Li's from the Xinzhuangzi Residential Community at Longdu Street were also arrested.
13. [Zibo City, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Jiwen Arrested
At about 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2009, police from the Zhangdian District National Security Division in Zibo City arrested Mr. Li Jiwen at his workplace and took him to Fujia Detention Center, Zibo City. Mr. Li's family computer and some other family belongings were confiscated. During his detention Mr. Li was not allowed to sleep for 10 days and suffered brutal torture.
14. [Laiwu City, Shandong Province] Mr. Lu Changming and Others Arrested
On the morning of April 10, 2009, Mr. Lu Changming, Ms. Liu Aifang, Mr. Liu Xiaohai, and Ms. Wang Haiyan from Laiwu City were arrested by officers from Chengxi Police Station, Laicheng District, Laiwu City. They are held in the Beibu Detention Center, Laiwu City.
15. [Laixi City, Shandong Province] Additional Information about Ms. Cui Yonghua's Arrest
Ms. Cui Xiuhua from Wujiazhuang Village, Wubei Town, Laixi City, was arrested in February 2009 by officers from the Yuanshang Town Police Station, Laixi City. Her family members have not been allowed to visit her. Her whereabouts is unknown.
16. [Zhucheng, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Wensheng Arrested on April 7 and His Home Ransacked
17. [Zibo City, Shandong Province] Ms. Xie Cuihua Arrested by Zhoucun 610 Office on April 8
18. [Mengyin County, Shandong Province] Nine Practitioners Arrested and Persecuted in Linyi City Brainwashing Center
In March 2009, Ms Gong Pijing, Ms. Liu Duan'ai, Mr. Wang Yong, Mr. Feng Jianxin, and several other practitioners were arrested and taken to the Linyi City Brainwashing Center. Mr. Feng Jianxin was released on April 10, 2009, due to hypertension.
19. [Wuji County, Hebei Province] Mr. Lu Hongjun Sentenced to Forced Labor
Mr. Lu Hongjun from Wuji County was arrested by officers from the Zhangduangu Township Police Station. He was sentenced to forced labor for one year and three months, to be served at the Shijiazhuang Forced Labor Camp. Mr. Lu's computer and other belongings were confiscated.
Zhangduangu Township Police Station, Wuji County: 86-311-85590011
20. [Yanshan County, Hebei Province] Additional News about Ms. Zhang Jianli, Li Congru, and Mr. Li Fumin
At about 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 2009, two officers from the Yanshan County Police Station arrested Ms. Zhang Jianli, Mr. Li Fumin, and Ms. Li Congru. The police confiscated one laptop, two printers, five cell phones, one copy machine, two MP4 players, one radio, three speakers, one cutting knife, one laminate machine, 30,000 yuan, Falun Dafa books, and truth-clarification materials at Ms. Zhang Jianli's home.
The three practitioners are being held at the Yanshan County Detention Center.
21. [Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province] Five Practitioners Arrested
On April 9, 2009, five practitioners from Qiaoxi in Shijiazhuang City were arrested. Mr. An Gang was arrested because he told people the facts about Falun Dafa. Ms. Liu Xiujin lives below Mr. An Gang. She was arrested when she went upstairs to see what was going on and her home was ransacked. Ms. Wang Shucun was arrested when she went to visit Ms. Liu Xiujin at Ms. Liu's home. Police found truth-clarification discs on her. On the evening of April 9, Ms. Cui, in her fifties, went to Ms. Wang Shucun's home. Because she had truth-clarification discs on her, the police arrested her, too.
22. [Linzhou City, Henan Province] Mr. Wang Jiquan Arrested at Home on April 8
23. [Zhumadian City, Henan Province] Mr. Li Jianshe Arrested
At about 9:00 p.m. on April, 2009, Wang Zhigang, head of the National Security Division of Gaoxin District Public Security Bureau Branch in Zhumadian City, broke into Mr. Li Jianshe's home and ransacked it. He then arrested Mr. Li, who is now in the Liuge Detention Center.
24. [Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province] Mr. Wu Xiangdong Arrested
On April 3, 2009, Mr. Wu Xiangdong was arrested at his workplace. His whereabouts is unknown.
25. [Chongqing] Mr. Lei Zhengxia Arrested
Mr. Lei Zhengxia, a teacher at Fengmingshan High School in the Shapingba District of Chongqing, was arrested in Zhangjiawan by officers from the Xinqiao Police Station in the Shapingba District. He is now in the Baigeling Detention Center in the Shapingba District.
26. [Guang'an City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Xu Renwu Arrested
On March 14, Mr. Xu Renwu, 80 years old, was arrested by police from the Guang'an District Public Security Bureau because he distributed some truth-clarification information. His home was ransacked. The police confiscated 10,000 yuan, a bank deposit book, a computer, a printer, an MP4 player, cell phones, and other personal belongings. He is being held at the Chengbei Detention Center, Guang'an City.
On March 16, 2009, Ms. Huang Zhihui, 75 years old, and Mr. Xu Renwu's family members were arrested because they went to the Guang'an District Public Security Bureau office to clarify some facts about Falun Gong and asked the police to return the money and family belongings that they had confiscated. She was detained in the Chengbei Detention Center in Guang'an City. The police do not permit family visits.
Guang'an City National Security Division, Sichuan Province: 86-826-2248138
Guang'an Detention Center: 86-826-2241976
Guang'an District Public Security Bureau: 86-826-2333055
27. [Chongqing City] Ms. Zhang Tingzhen and Ms. Wan Jialin Sentenced to Forced Labor
Ms. Zhang Tingzhen, in her sixties, was arrested during the Olympic Games in 2008 by police from the Gaoxuntang Police Station, Wanzhou District. She was "illegally sentenced" to one year of forced labor.
Ms. Wan Jialin, in her mid-sixties, was arrested in January 2009 by officers from the Gaoxuntang Police Station, Wanzhou District. She was sentenced to one year of forced labor.
28. [Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province] Ms. Li Huizhen Illegally Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Ms. Li Huizhen, 69 years old, from Chuxiong City was arrested on September 21, 2008, while she was distributing truth-clarification materials in Xiaohekou, Chuxiong City. At the end of 2008, Chuxiong City Court sentenced her to a two-year prison term.
29. [Yakeshi City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region] Mr. Yang Jisheng Arrested
In the early morning on April 6, 2009, Mr. Yang Jisheng from Yakeshi City was arrested at home by more than 20 policemen from the Yakeshi City National Security Division and Nuanquan Police Station. He is now in the Yakeshi Detention Center.
30. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Huang Hansong Arrested
At about 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2009, Mr. Huang Hansong,from the Zisonghuayuan Residential Community was arrested. His computer, printer, and other personal belongings were confiscated.
31. [Guangdong Province] Mr. Huang Wei and Some Other Practitioners Arrested
At about 8:00 a.m. on April 6, when Mr. Huang Wei and four other practitioners were studying the Fa, they were arrested by the Huazhou City 610 Office. Four practitioners were released. However Mr. Huang's whereabouts is unknown.
32. [Zhuhai City, Hubei Province] Mr. He Zhixiong Arrested on April 9, 2009, and His Whereabouts Is Unknown
33. [Huaihua City, Hubei Province] Ms. Li Baoxing Arrested
During the Olympic Games, Ms Li Baoxing from Huaihua City was arrested and sentenced to a three-year prison term. On January 7, 2009, she was transferred to the Changsha City Women's Prison.
Ms. Yin Lanying and Ms. Yin Qiuyang from Huaihua City were each sentenced to three years in prison by the Huaihua City Court. On February 11, they were taken to the Changsha City Women's Prison.
Ms. Zhou Ling from Huaihua City was also sentenced to a three-year prison term by the Huaihua City Court. On April 7, she was taken to Changsha City Women's Prison. Her family was not allowed to visit her.
34. [Zhengzhou City, Henan Province] Ms. Sheng Hualian Still Detained
During the Olympic Games in 2008, Ms. Sheng Hualian from Zhengzhou City was arrested at home and taken to the Xingyan Brainwashing Center. She was then taken to the Shibalihe Forced Labor Camp, where she is being tortured.
35. [Shanxi Province] Mr. Zhao Mingtang, Mr. Zhao Jianhua, and Mr. Chen Lin Sentenced to Prison Terms
On January 16, 2009, Mr. Zhao Mingtang from Houma City, Mr. Zhao Jianhua from Jishan City, and Mr. Chen Lin from Houma City were sentenced to 7 year, 5 year, and 3-year prison terms respectively by the Jishan County Court. They were arrested the evening of September 8, 2007, when they were distributing truth-clarification materials in Caicun Village, Jishan City. They are in the Wenxi County Detention Center, Shanxi Province.
36. [Wulumuqi City, Xinjiang Autonomous Region] Ms. Wang Xiu Arrested
On April 2, 2009, Ms. Wang Xiu was arrested at a patient's home during a home-visit by ShuiQu District Vice Squad. Her whereabouts is unknown.
37. [Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province] Mr. He Zhiwei Arrested and Taken to Sanshui Brainwashing Center
Mr. He Zhiwei from Zhuhai City was arrested and taken to Sanshui Brainwashing Center on April 9, 2009.
38. [Songzi City, Hubei Province] Ms. Chen Yexiu Arrested
Ms. Chen Yexiu, over 50 years old, from Jieheshi Town, Songzi City, was taken to the Wuhan City Brainwashing Center at the end of March, 2009.
Deng Niangui, Songzi City 610 Office: 86-716-6222296, 86-159-27938417
Songzi City National Security Division: 86-716-6253164
39. [Guidong County, Hunan Province] Ms. Wu Yunhua Arrested
On April 1, 2009, while Ms. Wu Yunhua from Datang Township, Guidong County,
told people the facts about Falun Dafa in Zhuchuan County, Jiangxi Province, she
was targeted and tracked by plainclothes police to Guidong County, Hunan
Province. On April 4, the plainclothes police, along with officers from the
Shatian Township Police Station in Guidong County, arrested Ms. Wu and detained
her at the Zhuchuan County Vice Squad in Jiangxi Province.
Zhuchuan County Vice Squad, Jiangxi Province: 86-796-6326931
40. [Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Chen Baoyu, Ms. He Xuequn, and Mr. Xie Langrui Arrested
After the May 12, 2008, earthquake in Sichuan Province, Ms. Chen Baoyu and Ms. He Xuequn were reported and arrested by officers from the Puyanglu Police Station when the two were distributing truth-clarification materials. They were both held in the Dujiangyan City Detention Center for six months. In December 2008, the court sentenced Ms. Chen to a three-year prison term and Ms. He to three and a half years . They are now in Yangmahe Women's Prison, Jianyang City.
On April 9, 2009, Mr. Xie Langrui was arrested while he was distributing truth-clarification materials in Dujiangyan City.
41. [Yingcheng City, Hubei Province] Mr. Chu Guanyuan and Several Other Practitioners Arrested
In the morning on April 10, 2009, Chu Hongbo and three other officers from the Dongmafang Police Station in Yingcheng City broke into the home of Mr. Chu Guanyuan's son and arrested Mr. Chu. They confiscated Dafa books and other personal belongings. Mr. Chu is being held in the Yingcheng City Second Detention Center.
On July 2, 2008, officers from the Dongmafang Township Police Station ransacked the homes of Mr. Xiang Hongxing, Ms. Chu Sichun, Mr. Yan Sanming, Ms. Zhang Jingyu, Mr. Xiong Wende, Mr. Xiong Jiwei, Mr. Chu Guanyuan, and other practitioners. They also arrested Mr. Yan Sanming, Mr. Xiang Hongxing, Ms. Chu Sichun, Ms. Zhang Jingyu, Mr. Xiong Jiwei, and Mr. Xiong Wende and detained them for fourteen days.
On the morning of July 19, 2008, Ms. Zhang Jingyu was called into work. They arrested her and took her to the Tangxunhu Brainwashing Center in Wuhan City. On August 1, Mr. Yan Sanming, Mr. Xiang Hongxing, and Ms. Chu Sichun were arrested. On August 6, they were sentenced to one year of forced labor. They are imprisoned in the Shayang Forced Labor Camp. On December 10, 2008, Mr. Xiong Jiwei was also taken to the Shayang Forced Labor Camp.
Cai Zhenhua, Yingcheng City 610 Office: 86-712-3266611, 86-137-97204567
Yang Qunle, Yingcheng City National Security Division: 86-712-3262914, 86-712-3230601, 86-139-71953288
Qilihu the Ninth Division of Shayang Forced Labored Camp, Hubei Province: 86-724-6066336
