(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 24 cities or counties in 12 provinces. In this report, 34 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 22 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Ma Chuncheng's Whereabouts Unknown after Being Detained in Fangzheng County First Detention Center
On March 25, 2009, Mr. Ma Chuncheng was arrested in Daqing City by police officers from Harbin City and Daqing City. Then he was detained in the Daowai Second Detention Center in Harbin City. On April 8, 2009, he was transferred to the Fangzheng County First Detention Center. Since he was arrested, his family has been prohibited from visiting him. Presently, his whereabouts are unknown.
2. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Two Practitioners Arrested at Entrance of Dadong District Court
At 1 p.m. on June 26, 2009, the Dadong District Court of Shenyang City convened to try practitioner Ms. Chu Zhimei. Many plainclothes officers were in position around the court. Two practitioners were arrested.
3. [Jilin Province] A Female Practitioner Arrested on Tianjin Street in Jilin City
At noon on June 18, on Tianjin Street in Jilin City, Ms. Zhang, in her forties, was grabbed by seven plainclothes officers who put a bag over her head and then forcibly took her away.
4. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Two Practitioners Arrested
A practitioner living in the Yaojia Community and Ms. Liu living from the Qiange Community have been missing since yesterday. Today, officers from the Ganjingzi District Police Department searched Ms. Liu's home.
5. [Linghai City, Liaoning Province] Twenty Practitioners Arrested
Around 8 a.m. on June 18, 2009, twenty practitioners gathered in a practitioner's home in Yuji Town in Linghai City to share cultivation experiences. They were surrounded by police officers and taken to the Linghai City Police Department. Later, officers from the Xinglong Police Station, Yuji Town Police Station, and Daye Police Station searched the homes of arrested practitioners in their jurisdictions. Many Dafa books and materials were seized. As of now, one practitioner has made his escape.
Dai Zhong, director of Linghai City Police Department: 86-416-8191001
Ma Ben, chief of State Security Division of Linghai City: 86-416-8191070
Gai Lihua, director of Yuji Town Police Station: 86-416-8750110
6. [Shanghai City] Ms. Ding Taozhen's Whereabouts Unknown
Ms. Ding Taozhen, around 66, lives in Nanxiang Town, Jiading District, Shanghai City. About a month ago, she was reported to police for clarifying the truth about Falun Gong and exposing the persecution. She was arrested and detained. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
7. [Longkou City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhang Meiying Monitored
Ms. Zhang Meiying lives in Yidian Village, Shiliang Town, Longkou City. She was detained last year. Recently, she was listed as the key-monitored practitioner.
8. [Qingdao City, Shandong Province] Mr. Yu Guangxian Detained
Mr. Yu Guangxian lives in Zhanggezhuang Town, Pingdu City. On June 23, 2009, he was arrested and detained by the Pingdu City Police Department. His family had 20,000 yuan extorted from them.
9. [Linyi City, Shandong Province] Ms. Wang Yubo Detained in Linyi City Detention Center
10. [Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Yu Peilan Living in Luanjiahe Village of Fushan Town Arrested Recently
11. [Yantai City, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Guangben Suffered Persecution
Mr. Li Guangben, 74, lives in the Development Zone of Yantai City. On August 4, 2008, he was arrested when he was clarifying the truth about Falun Gong and exposing the persecution. His home was searched. He was taken to the Yantai City Second Detention Center. Due to the mistreatment he suffered there, his blood pressure shot up to a high level, and he was later released.
12. [Laizhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Yang Guofu Monitored after Being Released
On the afternoon of March 4, 2009, Mr. Yang Guofu's home was searched by officers from the Pinglidian Town Police Station. Later, he was arrested by the State Security Division of Laizhou City. Since his release, he has been tracked and monitored.
13. [Mengyin County, Shandong Province] Mr. Wang Xingming Arrested
Mr. Wang Xingming lives in Liancheng Township, Mengyin County. Around March 17, 2009, he was arrested by police officers from the State Security Division of Mengyin County and Xintai City. His home was searched. He is in the Mengyin County Detention Center.
14. [Hebei Province] Ms. Xu Fenghua and Ms. Zheng Weili Detained in Hebei Province Women's Prison
Ms. Xu Fenghua, 39, was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment. Ms. Zheng Weili, 48, was also sentenced to seven years. She is from Northeast China and was previously detained in the Zhuozhou City Detention Center for two years. There she was severely persecuted: her arms were cuffed behind her back and she was hung up. Her lower limbs became paralyzed.
15. [Ci County, Hebei Province] Supplementary Information on Mr. Liu Tianzeng and Ms. Xie Hui
Mr. Liu Tianzeng and his wife, Ms. Xie Hui, lived in Cizhou Town, Ci County. On June 11, 2009, they were arrested for distributing Falun Gong flyers. Their whereabouts remain unknown.
Wang Yilin, director of Ci County Police Department: 86-310-2321566, 86-310-8030616, 86-13803103288
Song Guangyao, director of Cizhou Town Police Station: 86-13803105185
16. [Xi'an City, Shanxi Province] Mr. Ma Gang Arrested by Officers from Changyanbao Police Station
17. [Baoji City, Shanxi Province] Mr. Hu Hongke Still Detained
Mr. Hu Hongke worked in the ninth workshop of Xifeng Liquor Factory in Shanxi Province.
He was arrested by police officers from Fengxiang County three months ago. He is still detained.
He was forcibly taken away from a store. Then he was detained in the Fenghuang Hotel in Fengxiang County for more than two months. Four other practitioners were also detained there. They were released after each of their families had 10,000 yuan extorted from them. Only Mr. Hu is still detained, and his whereabouts are unknown. His daughter is only three years old.
18. [Baoding City, Hebei Province] Ms. Li Wenying Arrested by Xushui County Police Department
Ms. Li Wenying lives in Xushui County, Baoding City. On June 22, 2009, she was arrested by officers from the Xushui County Police Department. Presently, her whereabouts are unknown.
19. [Dazhu County, Sichuan Province] Three Practitioners Arrested
On June 24, 2009, Ms. Zhang Ruxiu, in her sixties, Ms. Lin, in her seventies, and Ms. Chen, around 60 years old, all living in Zhuyang Town, went out to promote Falun Gong and expose the persecution. They were arrested by officers from the Dongnan Police Station. Ms. Lin was released the same day. Ms. Zhang and Ms. Chen were detained in the Dazhu County Detention Center.
20. [Jinchang City, Gansu Province] Several Practitioners Arrested
Around 7 p.m. on June 22, 2009, officers from the 610 Office, police department, and State Security Division of Jinchang City and some local police stations arrested Ms. Wang Yumei, Ms. Li Xia, Ms. Sun Caiying, Mr. Shi, and two non-practitioners. All their homes were searched and their computers, printers, U discs, Dafa books, truth-clarifying materials, and banners were seized. Among them, Mr. Shi and one non-practitioner were released. Others are still detained in the Jinchang City Detention Center.
21. [Guangdong Province] Cases of Persecution in Zhanjiang City
According to incomplete statistics, practitioners in Zhanjiang City are still being brutally persecuted. Below are cases of persecution of practitioners whose names are known.
Mr. Li Taiwen, 42, was a teacher at Xiashan No. 6 High School. He was arrested on November 24, 2006, and held in a detention center. In 2007, he was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment. He is still in Yangjiang Forced Labor Camp, where he has suffered all kinds of mistreatment.
Mr. Wu Haibo, 45, was a technician at the Admixture Pharmaceutical Plant. He was arrested on
April 17, 2006, and held in a detention center. In 2007, he was sentenced to four years of imprisonment. He is still detained and being brutally mistreated.
Mr. Zhuo Jiangshan, 34, was arrested in November 2006. He was taken to Meilu Detention Center in Wuchuan City. In March 2007, he was sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment and was taken to Yangjiang Forced Labor Camp, where he was tortured. Due to a beating, a bone in his hand was broken.
Ms. Zhou Jianyuan lived in Meilu Town, Wuchuan City. In 2006, she was arrested and taken to a detention center. Later, she was sentenced to seven years and taken to Yangjiang Forced Labor Camp, where she greatly suffered.
Ms. Wang Jiafang was a professor. She was arrested in December 2005. She was sentenced to six years and taken to Yangjiang Forced Labor Camp.
Ms. Li Zhendi lived in the Chikan District, Zhanjiang City. She was arrested in 2007. She was devastated in the Mazhang Detention Center. As a result, she became extremely thin and critically ill.
Ms. Chen Shaoqing was a teacher at an elementary school. She was arrested in 2007. Since then, she has been detained in the Mazhang Detention Center. She was disabled due to the abuse and could not take care of herself.
Mr. Zhou Yangdong, 24, was arrested in February 2009. His home was searched. He made a living by repairing electric appliances on the street. After he had laboriously accumulated more than 10,000 yuan, the police seized the money and took him to the Zhanjiang City Brainwashing Center.
Mr. Huang, around 20 years old, made a living by giving haircuts on the street. He was tortured and disabled. He was brutally persecuted both physically and fiscally.
Ms. Yang Zai lived in Yangqing Town, Suixi County, Zhanjiang City. She was persecuted again and again by the 610 Offices of Zhanjiang City and Suixi County. She was taken to Sanshui Forced Labor Camp before. In April 2009, she was arrested again while she was working in Zhongshan City. The residence she was renting was searched. She was detained in the Wuguishan Detention Center in Zhongnshan City.
22. [Linshui County, Sichuan Province] Ms. Chen Youqing Arrested Again and Five Practitioners Sentenced to Forced Labor
On the afternoon of June 24, 2009, Ms. Chen Youqing was arrested in the kindergarten where she worked. Police officers from local State Security Division conducted the arrest. Her family members went to the office of the State Security Division to request her release, but they were prohibited from seeing her.
At around 4 a.m. on June 25, 2009, police officers covertly took Ms. Chen Youqing, Mr. Chen Bing, Mr. Zhang Guangquan, and Mr. Ge Decai to Xinhua Forced Labor Camp in Mianyang City and Nanmusi Women's Forced Labor Camp in Zizhong City. Mr. Chen Bing was sentenced to two years of forced labor, and the other three practitioners were each sentenced to one and half years of forced labor. Ms. Zhang Guorong, who was at home, was notified that she was sentenced to one and half years of forced labor to be served outside of the labor camp.
23. [Pulandian City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Sun Fudi Living in Jiahe Town Arrested at Night on June 23, 2009
24. [Yueyang City, Hunan Province] Supplementary Information on the Persecution of Mr. Guo Zhirong and Ms. Zou Xiangjun
At the beginning of June 2009, Mr. Guo Zhirong and Ms. Zou Xiangjun, practitioners in Yueyang City, were taken to Baimalong Forced Labor Camp by officers from the local 610 Office and State Security Division. Although they did not pass the physicals, Ms. Zou was still admitted to the labor camp. More detailed information is unknown.
Pan Ji, director of the 610 Office of Yuehua Plant: 86-13873050299
Wang Xinxiang, director of State Security Division: 86-730-8495084, 86-13786019558
25. [Kunming City, Yunnan Province] The Persecution of Mr. Qiang Hui
Mr. Qiang Hui was born in 1975. He lives in Jingdong County, Simao City, Yunnan Province. In late 2001, he was arrested for distributing Falun Gong flyers by officers from the Jingdong County Police Department. He was sentenced to one and half years of forced labor and taken to Dapingba Second Forced Labor in Lufeng County. He was dismissed by his workplace.
In May and June 2005, police officers of Jingdong County arrested more than ten local practitioners, including Mr. Qiang Hui, Ms. Wu Mingcai, Ms. Yang Pizhi, and Mr. He Jingchun.
Among them, Ms. Wu, Ms Yang and Mr. He were sentenced to imprisonment. Ms. Wu and Ms. Yang were sentenced to three years of imprisonment and detained in the Yunan Province Second Prison. Mr. Qiang made his escape and was forced to leave home and become destitute.
In late April 2009, Mr. Qiang was arrested again in Kunming City.
26. [Kunming City, Yunnan Province] Ms. Zhao Feiqiong Detained and Ms. Zhang Xiuzhen Sentenced to Forced Labor
Ms. Zhao Feiqiong, in her thirties, was detained in Dabanqiao Women's Forced Labor Camp then transferred to the Yunnan Province Second Prison, where she was detained for four years. She was released in October 2007. In the middle of May 2009, she was arrested again and is being held in the Wuhua District Detention Center in Kunming City.
Ms. Zhang Xiuzhen was arrested in the middle of May 2009. She has been sentenced to three years of forced labor and is now in Dabanqiao Women's Forced Labor.
27 [Yueyang City, Hunan Province] Mr. Xu Genyuan and Mr. Huang Youjun Tortured
In June 2009, Mr. Xu Genyuan and Mr. Huang Youjun, practitioners in Yueyang City, were arrested. The police covertly detained them in a hotel and tortured them by burning them with cigar butts and stabbing them with big needles. Mr. Huang's legs became swollen.
28. [Liaoyuan City, Jilin Province] Mr. Li Wen and His Wife Sentenced to Four Years of Imprisonment
Mr. Li Wen and his wife, Ms. Li Yuqiu, are staff members of the People's Bank in Liaoyuan City. For several years, the bank withheld their salaries. They had to go to Taiyuan City to find work doing manual labor. Gao Yusheng of the local State Security Division followed them to Taiyuan City and arrested them. Gao Yusheng extorted money from the couple many times. On June 24, 2009, the Longshan District Court sentenced them four years of imprisonment each. They have appealed to the Intermediate Court of Liaoyuan City.
29. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Police Officers of Dongling District Police Department Arrested Five Practitioners on the Night of June 23, 2009
30. [Shenyang City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Wang Xibin Arrested
Mr. Wang Xibin lives in the Tiexi District, Shenyang City. On June 8, 2009, he was reported to the police for clarifying the truth about Falun Gong in the 81 Park. He was arrested later.
31. [Liaoning Province] Recent Situation of Ms. Gao Huijie in Liaoning Province Women's Prison
Ms. Gao Huijie has been detained in the No. 2 Team of the No. 2 Ward in the Liaoning Province Women's Prison. On November 20, 2008, she was transferred to the "old and disabled team," where she was forced to make cotton swabs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Recently she wrote an indictment accusing the prison guards of mistreating her.
Before she was transferred to the old and disabled team, she was brutally beaten. As a result, the cartilage in her right ear was damaged, her teeth were loosened, and her genitalia were injured and needed seven stitches. She had an operation for the wound in her genitalia and bleeding in her abdominal cavity.
32. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Wang Xiuzhi Sentenced to One Year of Forced Labor and Taken to Qianjin Forced Labor Camp
33. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Zhang Jinsheng Holding a Hunger Strike in the Third Ward of Shen City First Prison for One Month
June 26, 2009