Additional Persecution News from China – January 17, 2017 (14 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 11 cities or counties in 5 provinces. According to this report, 12 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 13 were illegally arrested.

1. [Dayi County, Sichuan Province] Mr. Xiong Wenjun and Ms. Ju Xiuzhen Harassed
2. [Tianjin] Ms. Zheng Qinglan Sentenced
3. [Tianjin] Three Practitioners Arrested
4. [Tianjin] Ms. Wei Sufang Harassed
5. [Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Four Practitioners Arrested
6. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Xu Hailing and Mr. Yu Wenhua Detained
7. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Chen Guimei Arrested
8. [Gaomi City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Hengtai Harassed
9. [Taikang County, Henan Province] Two Practitioners Face Trial
10. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Meng Xianguang and Ms. Han Xiaohua Persecuted
11. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Liu Xijie Imprisoned
12. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhao Lihui Detained
13. [Chongqing] Ms. Ran Maobing's Whereabouts Unknown
14. [Chongqing] Ms. Lan Tailian and Ms. Tang Mingbi Arrested

1. [Dayi County, Sichuan Province] Mr. Xiong Wenjun and Ms. Ju Xiuzhen Harassed

Officers from the Dayi County 610 Office went to Mr. Xiong Wenjun's home on December 10, 2016. They ordered him not to distribute copies of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.

They also went to Ms. Ju Xiuzhen's home on December 20, 2016. They ordered her not to distribute the Nine Commentaries or any informational materials about Falun Gong.

2. [Tianjin] Ms. Zheng Qinglan Sentenced

Ms. Zheng Qinglan was sentenced to a three-year prison term on December 30, 2016.

3. [Tianjin] Three Practitioners Arrested

Mr. Li Yongquan was arrested at his dental clinic by twelve police officers on January 14, 2017. The police also arrested his patient, Ms. Niu Shuhua, who was having an appointment at the time. The police ransacked the clinic and confiscated three desktop computers, three laptops, cell phones, Falun Gong books, and other items. Ms. Niu was taken to the Dagang Police Station. Mr. Li was taken to the Nanlou Police Station. Both were released later that day.

On the same day, Ms. Zhang Jingping was arrested at her workplace by twelve officers from the Tianjin Police Department. She was searched and later released.

4. [Tianjin] Ms. Wei Sufang Harassed

Ms. Wei Sufang was harassed at home by officers from the Chengguan Town Police Station on January 13, 2017. The police questioned if she practices Falun Gong and videotaped her.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Wei:Director, Chengguan Town Police Station: [phone]Party Secretary, Chengguan Town: [phone]Deputy Party Secretary: [phone]

5. [Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Four Practitioners Arrested

Mr. Ding Xianyou, Mr. Wang Zhiwei, and Mr. Fang Wenlei were arrested on January 12, 2017.

Mr. Fang Guoxuan was arrested by officers from the Baiyue Police Station on January 13, 2017.

6. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Xu Hailing and Mr. Yu Wenhua Detained

Ms. Xu Hailing and Mr. Yu Wenhua were arrested by officers from the Boyu Town Police Station on January 15, 2017 for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. They were given a 15-day detention and held at the Wenquan Town Detention Center.

7. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Chen Guimei Arrested

On January 13, 2017, Ms. Chen Guimei was arrested at her home, which was ransacked by officers from the Kaifaqu Police Department. She was terrified and became ill. She was taken to Kaifaqu Hospital for treatment.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Chen:Tan Dianhua (谭佃华), director, Kaifaqu Police Department: [phone]Wang Guozhi (王国智), deputy director,: [phone], [phone], [phone]Police station: [phone]

8. [Gaomi City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Hengtai Harassed

Mr. Zhang Hengtai, 80, was harassed at home by three plainclothes officers on January 11, 2017. When the police attempted to take Mr. Zhang away, he had a heart attack and fainted. The police confiscated his Falun Gong books, a laptop, a printer, a DVD player, and other personal items.

9. [Taikang County, Henan Province] Two Practitioners Face Trial

Ms. Qu Meiju and her mother, Ms. Ren Xiufang, were arrested by officers from the Machang Town Police Station on November 15, 2016 for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. They are held at the Zhoukou City Detention Center. Taikang County Domestic Security Division submitted their cases to the Procuratorate, and the two practitioners are facing trial.

10. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Meng Xianguang and Ms. Han Baolai Persecuted

Mr. Meng Xianguang is incarcerated at Benxi Prison and is being persecuted. His wife, Ms. Su Xiaohua, is incarcerated at Liaoning Women's Prison.

Mr. Han Baolai is incarcerated at the Dongling Prison in Shenyang City and is being severely persecuted.

11. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Liu Xijie Imprisoned

Ms. Liu Xijie, 58 was tried by the Kaifaqu Court in April 2016. She was sentenced to a three-year prison term and was taken to Liaoning Women's Prison on November 15, 2016. She was arrested on September 3, 2015.

12. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Zhao Lihui Detained

Ms. Zhao Lihui is detained at Gaowan Police Station.

13. [Chongqing] Ms. Ran Maobing's Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Ran Maobing, 75, went to Chengxi Police Station on December 15, 2016 and has not returned home since then. Her whereabouts are unknown.

14. [Chongqing] Ms. Lan Tailian and Ms. Tang Mingbi Arrested

Ms. Lan Tailian, 69, and Ms. Tang Mingbi, 68, were arrested at their homes on January 12, 2017 and taken to a detention center. The police ransacked their homes and confiscated some personal items.