(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 7 cities or counties in 5 provinces, where at least 8 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.

1. [Qingyun County, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhao Jinrui and Son Arrested
2. [Yangxin County, Hubei Province] Mr. Chen Dicai Released After Completing Sentence
3. [Puning City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Wu Jinmei Sentenced
4. [Qiaozhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Mao Qingxue Harassed
5. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Jianyu Harassed and Fined
6. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Xia Harassed
7. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Ms. He Shuqiong Harassed

1. [Qingyun County, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhao Jinrui and Son Arrested

Ms. Zhao Jinrui was arrested at home around July 2, 2026 by Qingyun County Police Department officers. Her 12-year-old son was also taken away at the same time.

2. [Yangxin County, Hubei Province] Mr. Chen Dicai Released After Completing Sentence

Mr. Chen Dicai was released from the Fanjiatai Prison on July 6, 2026, after completing a seven-year prison term.

3. [Puning City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Wu Jinmei Sentenced

Ms. Wu Jinmei was sentenced to six months in prison after she was arrested at home on June 19, 2023, by officers from the Chengbei Police Station.

4. [Qiaozhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Mao Qingxue Harassed

Mr. Mao Qingxue, 48, was harassed by phone by officer Wei Menghan of the Zhongyun Police Station during the 2026 Chinese New Year. When Mr. Mao did not answer, Wei harassed his adult daughter and teenage son.

5. [Weihai City, Shandong Province] Ms. Liu Jianyu Harassed and Fined

Ms. Liu Jianyu, 65, was harassed by three officers from the Tiancun Police Station and two community clerks on May 29, 2026. They accused her of distributing Falun Gong flyers and ordered her to go to the police station with them. When she refused, they grabbed her by the arms and dragged her away. She strongly resisted and sat on the ground. They left 10 minutes later.

Officers from the Chucun Police Station ransacked Ms. Liu’s other residence that night, confiscating a set of Falun Gong books and a picture of the founder of Falun Gong.

On June 5, the police fined Ms. Liu 7,000 yuan and ordered her to pay a 30,000-yuan bail bond. Due to immense pressure, her husband paid the fine.

6. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Xia Harassed

Xia, gender and first name unknown, was harassed at home around June 23, 2026, by three officers from the Tongxin Police Station. They ordered Xia to sign a statement to renounce Falun Gong. Xia refused to comply.

7. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Ms. He Shuqiong Harassed

Ms. He Shuqiong was harassed at home on June 9, 2026, by around 20 police officers who ransack her place and seized some Falun Gong printouts. One officer threatened to check on her every week from then on.