(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 31 cities or counties in 14 provinces. In this report, 32 Falun Dafa practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 36 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Zhuo County, Hebei Province] Mr. Cui Lu's Condition Critical
Officials from Zhuo County's 610 Office arrested and detained Mr. Cui Lu, a practitioner from Zhuo County. He is now in critical condition. Police transferred him from the detention center to Zhuo Lu County Hospital. He was kept under 24 hour surveillance while handcuffed and tied to a metal bed. Mr. Cui's family requested his release, but the police refused to comply.
Yang Zijun, Mr. Cui's doctor and the Medical Director: 86-313-6528906 / 8396351, 86-13833378738(Cell)
Li Yuqing, president of Zhuo County Hospital: 86-313-6521772, 86-313-6528903, 86-13903135498
2. [Mancheng County, Hebei Province] Ms. Gao Yuzhen and Mr. Wei Haihe Detained in Baoding Forced Labor Camp
Officials from Baoding Labor Camp arrested Mr. Wei Haihe, Mr. Zhang Guorong, Ms. Yin Xiuqin, and Ms. Gao Yuzhen. These practitioners from Mancheng County were arrested while sending forth righteous thoughts near the labor camp. Later, due to exhibiting symptoms of illness, Ms. Yin and Mr. Zhang were released. However, Mr. Gao and Mr. Wei are still being detained in the labor camp.
3. [Hengyang City, Hunan Province] Mr. Long Yiping and Two Other Practitioners Await the Possibility of Sentencing to Forced Labor
Officers from Hengyang City Railway Police Station arrested Mr. Long Yiping, Mr. Zou Qinghua, and Mr. Zhou Zhangbao. The three are currently detained at the Railway Detention Center. Informants report that they may be sentenced to forced labor.
Peng Wei, chief of the Hengyang Railway Police Station: 86-734-2523218
Liu Qiang, Section of Politics and Law: 86-13507340016
Ni Sanming, commander of the local Domestic Security Division: 86-734-2522918
4. [Dehui City, Jilin Province] Mr. Mu Jingquan Arrested
On August 10, 2009, police arrested Mr. Mu Jingquan, a practitioner from Dehui City, Jilin Province
Cui Jingming, superintendent of Tiantai Police Station, Dehui City: 86-15904414458
Zhang Qingchun, commander of the Domestic Security Division, Dehui City Police Bureau: 86-431-87292053, 86-431-87264567, 86-13756399333
5. [Chongqing] Mr. Zhang Quanming Arrested
On August 11, 2009, officers from Duzhou Town Police Station in the Changshou District of Chongqing City arrested Mr. Zhang Quanming from Duzhou Town. He is being detained in Changshou District Detention Center.
Ding Jian, superintendent of Duzhou Town Police Station, Changshou District: 86-15923380868, 86-23-40420001
6. [Wuhan City, Hubei province] Ms. Wang Yusheng and a Male Practitioner Arrested
About 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2009, police arrested Ms. Wang Yusheng and a 60-year-old male practitioner from the Qingshan District of Wuhan City while the two were telling people the truth about Falun Gong. Later the police took them to Erzhigou Detention Center in the Dongxihu District. Ms. Wang was released the same day because she had symptoms of high blood pressure. The male practitioner was sent to Wuchang District Detention Center.
Jiyuqiao Police Station: 86-27-88085570
7. [Tai'an City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Qixian and Two Other Practitioners Sentenced to Prison Terms
On August 7, 2009, Ms. Liu Qixian's family received a verdict from Feicheng City Court. Ms. Liu and Ms. Liu Shuying were both sentenced to three years of forced labor. Ms. Wang Xiuping was sentenced to three and a half years of forced labor. These three practitioners were not satisfied with the verdict, so they appealed to a higher court.
8. [Guiyang City, Guizhou Province] Mr. Zhao Guoyi, Mr. Liu Yuanhua, and Ms. Mao Xi'ang Arrested and Their Homes Ransacked
Sometime between July and early August 2009, police from Huanghe Rd, Xiaohe Economics Development Zone, Guiyang City, ransacked the homes of Mr. Zhao Guoyi, Mr. Liu Yuanhua, and Ms. Mao Xi'ang, practitioners that live in Xiaohe Mine Field. Informants said that Mr. Zhao was arrested and sent to the Lannigou Brainwashing Center.
9. [Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Chen Xu Detained for Five Months
On March 25, 2009, officers from Qingyuan City Police Bureau and officials from the local 610 Office arrested Ms. Chen Xu while she was distributing truth-clarifying materials. They took her to Qingyuan Detention Center. Although detained for five months, she has never been allowed to see her family. She and her husband, Mr. Tan, are both employees of the Qingyuan City Electric Power Supply Bureau. The leaders from their workplace, and officials from the local 610 Office deceived and threatened Mr. Tan, greatly distressing his family.
Ouyang Jianzhong, superintendent of Qingyuan City Detention Center: 86-763-5851097, 86-763-3388033, 86-13602942328
Ou Ruihua, deputy superintendent of Qingyuan City Detention Center: 86-763-5871003, 86-763-3963529, 86-13902350338
Qingyuan City 610 Office: (Fax) 86-763-3382155
10. [Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Zhang Lixia Arrested and Detained
Police from Guangzhou City arrested Ms. Zhang Lixia from Guangzhou City and took her to Tianhe Detention Center in Guangzhou Province.
11. [Shouguang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Wang Meifeng Detained in Shouguang Detention Center and Denied Access to Her Lawyer
Ms. Wang Meifeng from Shouguang City is now in Shouguang City Detention Center. Her family hired a lawyer to meet with her at the detention center on August 11, 2009, but detention center officials didn't allow him to see her.
Fan, superintendent of Shouguang City Detention Center: 86-536-5268977
12. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Mao Juan and Three Other Practitioners Arrested and Their Homes Ransacked
On the morning of August 10, officers from the Yuhong Sub-branch Police Bureau arrested Ms. Mao Juan, Mr. He Tao, Ms. Zhang Guilan, and Ms. Xiaoping while they were sending forth righteous thoughts near Zaohua No. 1 Detention Center in the Yuhong District of Shenyang City. Around 2:00 p.m. on August 11, police ransacked the homes of these four practitioners. They didn't find anything they wanted to confiscate. They threatened Ms. Mao Juan's husband and demanded he relinquish several Dafa books. In one practitioner's home, the police found an old computer file and threatened family for more information.
13. [Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province] Ms. Bai Yinhua Sent to Shijiazhuang Forced Labor Camp
From July 10 to the end of July, 2009, police from Shijiazhuang City arrested six practitioners. Two were released. The four that were retained were: Ms. Miao Yanli from Xichangyuan Village, Chengguan Town; Mr. Li Zhonghai from Kangdong Village, Kang'ercheng Town; Mr. Chen Guiping from Lan Village, Datong Town; and 60-year-old Ms. Bai Yinhua from No. 6 Street, Chengguan Town.
Ms. Bai Yinhua was sent to the detention center in mid-July, but was released due to her symptoms of high blood pressure and a heart attack. The police didn't consider her health conditions, when, on July 31, they arrested her again and took her straight to Shijiazhuang Forced Labor Camp.
14. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sun Shurong and Ms. Wang Yan Arrested and Detained
On August 8, the police took Ms. Sun Shurong and Ms. Wang Yan to Yaojia Detention Center in Dalian City.
Wang Yufeng, superintendent of Ganjingzi Street Police Station, Dalian City: 86-13009445556
Zhu Bingwen, deputy superintendent: 86-13704942528
15. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Yu Xiurong and Ms. Wu Xiuqin's Terms in Heizuizi Women's Forced Labor Camp Extended
On July 21, 2009, Ms. Yu Xiurong and Ms. Wu Xiuqin, who were detained in the No. 4 Group, in Heizuizi Women's Forced Labor Camp, finished their terms. However, the labor camp didn't release them. On July 22, the two women asked to have a meeting with jail guard Feng Xiaochun, but Feng didn't show up. Late at night on July 23, guard Yang Wenyan and Commander Guan Wei beat Ms. Yu and Ms. Wu. At 8:00 a.m. the next day, they detained Ms. Yu in an isolated small cell. At noon on July 24, some detainees heard her being beaten. They also heard the sound of her head hitting against the wall. The assault lasted about half an hour.
Ma, superintendent of Heizuizi Women's Forced Labor Camp: 86-431-85384321－8001
Tian Yuan, Deputy Superintendent of Heizuizi Women's Labor Camp: 86-431-85384321, 8002
16. [Chongqing] Mr. Zhang Bangrun Arrested and Detained
On August 12, police arrested Mr. Zhang Bangrun from Chongqing City and detained him in Jingkou Police Station, Chongqing.
17. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Juan and Her Husband, Meng Gang, Tortured in Yaojia Detention Center
On July 4, police from Dalian City arrested Ms. Wang Juan and Mr. Feng Gang. They took them to Yaojia Detention Center in Dalian City. On July 5, the police ransacked their home and confiscated their laptop, a DVD burner, and DVDs. Ms. Wang was tortured in the detention center and, although she exhibited symptoms of a heart attack and pneumonia, she was still not allowed a family visit.
18. [Fuyang City, Anhui Province] Ms. Zhou Jianrong Arrested
On August 4, 2009, police arrested Ms. Zhou Jianrong, 36, from Fuyang City while she was in the Datian Market in Fuyang City.
19. [Jingmen City, Hubei Province] Ms. Cui Ronghua and Ms. Wang Yuying Arrested
On the morning of August 6, 2009, officers from Dongqu Police Station in Dayukou, Jingmen City, arrested Ms. Cui Ronghua, over 60 years old. They ransacked her home and confiscated her Falun Gong informational materials, a DVD burner, and other belongings. That afternoon they arrested Ms. Wang Yuying, also over 60 years old.
Ms. Wang Yuying had been detained before in a labor camp for one year because she refused to give up her belief in Falun Dafa. Informants say she was taken to Jingmen City Brainwashing Center on August 8, 2009.
Du Kun, superintendent of Dongqu Police Station, Dayukou, Jinmen City: 86-13451194251
20. [Baoji City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. Wang Juxiang Detained
Ms. Wang Juxiang from Baoji City was detained in Baoji Electric Power Supply Hotel
21. [Yanshan County, Yunnan Province] Ms. Li Qun Now Sentenced to a Five-Year Prison Term
In 2004, Ms. Li Qun, over 40, an employee of the Yanshan County Telecom Bureau, was arrested because she practiced Falun Gong. The authorities sentenced her to a four-year prison term. After she was released on May 22, 2008, she had no financial resources because she had been fired. She had to become a street trader to make a living
On April 20, 2009, Ms. Li Qun was arrested again while she was explaining the truth about Falun Gong at her work booth. She was taken to Yanshan County Police Station. Within two weeks, the court had sentenced her to a five-year prison term and she was taken to the No. 2 Women's Prison in Yunnan Province. The police brutally force fed her in the detention center because she went on a hunger strike to protest the persecution.
22. [Shiyan City, Hubei Province] Ms. Zhu Zhiyuan and Several Other Practitioners Arrested
On July 30, police arrested Ms. Zhu Zhiyuan, a retired employee of Zhangwan Central Hospital, Shiyan City while she was at home. They also ransacked her home. She is now detained in the CCP School of East Steam Company in Shiyan City. Prior to her arrest, several other practitioners were detained there as well.
23. [Shanghai] Ms. Ma Dongquan Arrested and Taken to Qingpu Brainwashing Center
On August 4, the police arrested Ms. Ma Dongquan, a senior practitioner from Shanghai, and took her to Qingpu Brainwashing Center.
24. [Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province] Mr. Shao Zeguo Transferred to Tai'an Prison
Shanting District People's Court of Zaozhuang City, sentenced Mr. Shao Zeguo from the Shanting District in Zaozhuang City to a five-year prison term for unknown reasons. In early July 2009, the police took him to Lunan Prison. On July 30, they transferred him to Tai'an Prison in Shandong Province.
Tai'an Prison, Shandong Province: 86-538-8437826
25. [Baoji City, Shaan Xi Province] Additional Persecution News about Mr. Liu Qixiao and Mr. Liu Mingxiao
On August 5, police arrested Mr. Liu Qixiao, over 40, from Qianhe Township in the Chencang District of Baoji City. His younger brother, Mr. Liu Mingxiao, also a practitioner, has been sentenced to two years of forced labor.
26. [Li County, Hunan Province] Ms. He Fuzhen and Ms. Zhou Meifang Arrested
In the morning on August 6, 2009, Ms. He Fuzhen and Ms. Zhou Meifang from Li County were reported to the police while they were in Lidong Township, Li County. The police detained them in Lidong Township Police Station. That same night, Ms. He appeared to have developed a serious illness. The police didn't want to be held responsible, so they immediately asked Ms. He's son to take her home. In the meanwhile, they extorted 10,000 yuan from him. The next day they took Ms. Yu to Chagnde City Brainwashing Center.
Guo Min, director of Li County 610 Office, Hunan Province: 86-736-3245610
Dai Gang, deputy director of Li County 610 Office, Hunan Province: 86-736-3245610
27. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Wei Chunping Tortured in Fuzhou City
On March 6, police from Fuzhou City Railway Station arrested Mr. Wei Chunping from Wuhan City while he was telling people the facts about Falun Gong at Fuzhou City railway station. He was arrested while waiting for the train back to Wuhan City. Police from Fuzhou City have sentenced him to a four-year prison term.
Mr. Wei was previously imprisoned for five years and released on October 1, 2006.
28. [Hebei Province] Ms. Sun Lanfeng Remains in Detention
Officers from Huanghua City Police Bureau continue to detain Ms. Sun Lanfeng from Hebei Province.
Zhang Gang, chief of Huanghua City Police Bureau: 86-13315785001
Zhang Yanjun, deputy chief of Huanghua City Police Bureau: 86-13730583166
29. [Tianjin City] Ms. Yao Shilan and Two Other Practitioners Arrested
On August 12, officers from Nancaicun Police Station in Tianjin City arrested Ms. Yao Shilan, Ms. Zhang Yifeng, and Ms. Zhang Yiqi, all from Tianjin City.
30. [Dezhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Ma Yuqing Arrested
At around 6:00 a.m. on August 11, police arrested Mr. Ma Yuqing, 43, who lives on Sanlizhuang Street in the Hexi Development Area in Dezhou City, while he was at home. They also ransacked his home and confiscated Dafa books and other materials.
Yuguantun Police Station, Dezhou City: 86-534-2621227
31. [Yangquan, Shanxi Province] Ms. Luu Xianping Arrested
On August 12, Ms. Luu Xianping from the Yangquan Area was reported to the police. Officials from the local 610 Office arrested her. In the middle of the night that same day, they attempted to ransack her home, but her family didn't let them in.
32. [Mancheng County, Hebei Province] Mr. Wei Haihe Still Detained in Baoding Forced Labor Camp
On August 11, officials from Baoding Labor Camp arrested Ms. Gao Yuzhen, Ms. Zhao Zhiyun, Mr. Wei Haihe, Mr. Yin Shuqi, and other practitioners from Mancheng County. They had gone to visit fellow practitioners detained in Balizhuang Forced Labor Camp in Baoding City. They were arrested while sending forth righteous thoughts outside the camp. Later several of them were released and returned home, but Mr. Wei Haihe is still being detained in the labor camp.
33. [Yanji City, Jilin Province] A Korean Practitioner, Ms. Jin Zhenjin, Arrested
On the morning of August 12, police from Yanji City Domestic Security Division and officials from the local 610 Office arrested Ms. Jin Zhenjin at her home. She is a Korean practitioner over 60 years old who lives in the Land Mission community in Yanji City.
34. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Chi Shufen and Her Sister, Ms. Chi Shujuan, Sentenced to Three-Year Prison Terms
Ms. Chi Shufen and her sister, both from Changchun City, went to Qingdao City in Shandong Province to avoid persecution. At the end of 2008, police from Qingdao City arrested them. Later police from the Shuangyang District in Changchun City took them back to Changchun City and detained them in the Changchun No. 3 Detention Center. Recently the sisters have been sentenced to three-year prison terms.
In 2002, Shuangyang District Court sentenced Mr. Li Huaiming, who is Ms. Chi Shufen's husband, to a 16-year prison term. He is now detained in Jilin Prison. Mr. Li's parents are both over 70 years old and now no one is available to care for them.
35. [Antu County, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Fenghua Arrested
In the early morning of August 10, plainclothes police arrested Ms. Wang Fenghua from Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County. They also ransacked her home.
36. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Ma Shufen Arrested and Sentenced to Forced Labor
On August 6, the police arrested Ms. Ma Shufen and took her to Changchun Women's Forced Labor Camp. They sentenced her to one and a half years of forced labor.
37. [Liaocheng City, Shandong Province] Ms. Yao Yingzhu Still Detained in Brainwashing Center
About 9:00 p.m. on July 23, 2009, officials from the Dongchangfu District 610 Office arrested Ms. Yao Yingzhu and her two daughters from the Dongchangfu District in Liaocheng City. The officials extorted 5,000 yuan from Ms. Yao's family and released her two daughters. Mr. Yao Yingzhu is still detained in the Dongchangfu District 610 Office Brainwashing Center, leaving a senior alone at home.
38. [Liaocheng City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Guilan Arrested
About 8:00 p.m. on August 11, 2009, officials from the Dongchangfu District 610 Office and Liuyuan Office conspired with the Yundong Police Station to arrest Ms. Zhang Guilan from Wang Village, Bali, Liuyuan Office, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City. She was arrested at her home. Later they took her to the Dongchangfu District 610 Office Brainwashing Center.
On the morning of August 2, 2009, officials from the Dongchangfu District 610 Office and Liuyuan Office, conspiring with officers from Yudong Police Station, drove several police cars to Ms. Zhang's home. They ransacked it without producing any legal documents. Only a child was at home. They threatened the child until he opened the door, then burst into the room. They confiscated a photo of Master Li (the founder of Falun Dafa), Dafa books, cash, and other valuables. Later they went to ransack another practitioner's home in the same village. They a photo of Master Li, Dafa books, an MP3 player, and other items.
Gu Xuepeng, director of the Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City: 86-635-8403202, 86-13581178116
Liu Laihong, deputy director of the Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City: 86-635-8413610, 86-13361469468
39. [Luan County, Hebei Province] Ms. Zhang Xiuzhi Arrested
About 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2009, Ms. Zhang Xiuzhi from Luwei Village was reported to the police and arrested. In the meantime, police from Luan County ransacked her home and confiscated her computer, printer, and other personal items. Ms. Zhang is still detained, but her whereabouts are unknown.
40. [Ziyang City, Sichuan Province] 70-Year-Old Ms. Wang Canying Arrested and Taken to Brainwashing Center
On the morning of August 13, 2009, officials from the Yanjiang District Domestic Security Division arrested Ms. Wang Canying, 70, a practitioner from Chengbei Village, Yanjiang District, Ziyang City, and took her to Er'ehu Brainwashing Center in Yingjie Town. The same day, a plainclothes policeman arrested her while she was explaining the truth about Falun Gong to him at Chengbei Market. He called several officials from the Domestic Security Division, Yanjiang District Branch Police Bureau. Later they arrested her, pushed her into a car, and forced her to direct them to her home. They ransacked the rooms of several daughters, but did not find what they were looking for. Finally the police took her to the brainwashing center.
41. [Huitong County, Hunan Province] Ms. Liu Wenying Arrested and Detained
Ms. Liu Wenying, who is handicapped, was arrested and then detained in Huitong County Detention Center.
42. [Shaanxi Province] Mr. Hu Hongke Arrested and Detained in Weinan Prison
On April 16, 2009, Mr. Hu Hongke from Shaanxi Province was arrested. He is now detained in Weinan Prison.
43. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Xuchun Arrested
Around August 11, 2009, police from Yumin Township, Yushu City, arrested Ms. Wang Xuchun. She is probably being detained in Yushu Detention Center.
On February 24, 2008, police from Yumin Township, Yushu City, arrested Ms. Wang Xufang, who is Ms. Wang Xuchun's younger sister. Yushu City Court sentenced her to a four-year prison term. She is now detained in Heizuizi Prison.
Zhuang Guizhou, Yumin Police Station: 86-431-83722110, 86-431-83061555, 86-431-83660294, 86-15904408944
August 13, 2009
