Additional Persecution News from China – May 23, 2016 (11 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 11 cities or counties in 10 provinces. According to this report, 4 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 10 were illegally arrested. Several practitioners seeking to mail letters of complaint regarding Jiang Zemin to the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Supreme Court have met with obstacles.

1. [Xiangtan City, Hunan Province] Mr. Tang Xinnian Sentenced
2. [Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Zhao Kexin and Ms. Wang Suxiang Arrested
3. [Hefei City, Anhui Province] Mr. Hu Enkui and Ms. Wu Jingqing Detained
4. [Nanchong City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Ren Caiyu's Whereabouts Unknown
5. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Leng Xiaohua Detained
6. [Tianmen City, Hubei Province] Ms. Jin Qionge Detained
7. [Xian City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. He Xinyan and Ms. Yang Qiaoyun Detained
8. [Beijing] Mr. Wu Guoqin Detained
9. [Fenyi County, Jiangxi Province] Ms. Fan Guijuan Detained
10. [Li County, Hebei Province] Ms. Cui Shumei Arrested
11. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Mao Yuanxiang Arrested

1. [Xiangtan City, Hunan Province] Mr. Tang Xinnian Sentenced

Mr. Tang Xinnian was arrested by officers from Wulidui Police Station and Yuetang Police Department on September 1, 2015. He was released the next day because he failed the physical examination. He had been put under surveillance by officers from Yuetang Police Department.

Mr. Tang was arrested again and taken to Yuetang District Court for a trial on January 21, 2016. He was sentenced to a three year prison term with probation.

2. [Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia] Ms. Zhao Kexin and Ms. Wang Suxiang Arrested

Ms. Zhao Kexin and Ms. Wang Suxiang were arrested and taken to Jinshan Police Department on May 22, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police ransacked Ms. Wang's home and confiscated informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong, a computer, cell phones, and 500 yuan in cash. Ms. Wang was released but Ms. Zhao is detained in Chifeng.

3. [Hefei City, Anhui Province] Mr. Hu Enkui and Ms. Wu Jingqing Detained

Mr. Hu Enkui, 50, and Ms. Wu Jingqing, 35, were arrested by officers from Xinglin Police Station in Luyang District on May 18, 2016. The police confiscated laptop computers, printers, and Falun Gong books from Ms. Wu's home. They are detained at Hefei Detention Center.

4. [Nanchong City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Ren Caiyu's Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Ren Caiyu was arrested on April 19, 2016, for hanging up informational banners about the persecution of Falun Gong. She was taken away by officers from Shunqing District Police Department after 15 days of detention. Her whereabouts are unknown.

5. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Leng Xiaohua Detained

Ms. Leng Xiaohua was arrested on April 21, 2016. The police confiscated computers and printers. She is detained at Yaojia Detention Center.

6. [Tianmen City, Hubei Province] Ms. Jin Qionge Detained

Ms. Jin Qionge, in her 50s, was arrested on May 14, 2016, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is detained at Tianmen No. 1 Detention Center.

7. [Xian City, Shaanxi Province] Ms. He Xinyan and Ms. Yang Qiaoyun Detained

Ms. He Xinyan and Ms. Yang Qiaoyun were arrested by officers from Taiyigong Police Station on May 21, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. They are detained at Xian City No. 1 Detention Center.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. He and Ms. Yang:He Xinyin (何新印), director of Taiyigong Police Station: [phone]Zhang Qingan (张庆安), captain of Changan Domestic Security Division: [phone]

8. [Beijing] Mr. Wu Guoqin Detained

Mr. Wu Guoqin was arrested at home by officers from Miaocheng Police Station on April 20, 2016. The police ransacked his home. He was detained at Chaoyang Detention Center for 30 days.

Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Wu:Zhang Chao (张超), officer from Miaocheng Police Station: [phone] [phone]Wang Meng (王猛), officer: [phone]

9. [Fenyi County, Jiangxi Province] Ms. Fan Guijuan Detained

Ms. Fan Guijuan was arrested by officers from Fenyi County Domestic Security Division on April 11, 2016, for posting informational materials about suing Jiang Zemin, the former Chinese dictator. She is detained at Xinyu City Detention Center.

10. [Li County, Hebei Province] Ms. Cui Shumei Arrested

Ms. Cui Shumei was reported by Zhou Qingnian, secretary of Nandaliu Village, on May 22, 2016, when she talked to him about the persecution of Falun Gong. She was then taken to Li County Police Department by officers, including Wang Junchang from Li County Domestic Security Division.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Cui:Zhang Yuexian (张跃贤), director of Li County 610 Office: [phone], [phone], [phone]Tian Lihui (田丽辉), deputy director: [phone]Fan Zhaoping (范兆平), deputy director: [phone]Zhang Hongtao (张洪涛), officer: [phone]

11. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Mao Yuanxiang Arrested

Ms. Mao Yuanxiang was arrested at home by officers from Xicheng Town Police Station on May 6, 2016. The police confiscated her Falun Gong books.

Ms. Mao was handcuffed and severely beaten by officers while she was detained at the police station. She was released that afternoon.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Mao:Xicheng Town Police Station: [phone]Xing Jianbao (邢建宝), deputy director: [phone] [phone]Zhan Zhiyong (战志勇), director of Qixia Police Department: [phone] [phone]