(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 23 cities or counties in 10 provinces. In this report, 31 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 24 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Shandong Province] Cases of Zhucheng City Practitioners Being Persecuted in 2009
Several dozen practitioners in Zhucheng City were arrested in 2009. Among them, Mr. Ren Bingyu was tortured by police officers. He was deprived of sleep for six days and nights, with high intensity light shone at his eyes. Scars from handcuffs are still clearly visible on his wrists. Police officers from Zhucheng City colluded with those of Linyi City to arrest Mr. Li Liang in Linyi City. He was deprived of sleep for five days and four nights.
On June 13, 2009, the Zhucheng City Court opened a court session to try four practitioners including Mr. Ren for the first time. Mr. Ren was sentenced to four years of imprisonment.
Criminal Court of Zhucheng City Court, in charge of Falun Gong practitioners' cases: 86-536-6210457
Zhang Xingye, director of Zhucheng City Police Department: 86-13605368876 (Cell), 86-536-6328899, 86-536-8783219
2. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Attorney Mr. Liu Ruping Arrested
After 9:00 a.m. on July 2, 2009, Mr. Liu Ruping, a practitioner from Jinan City, was arrested. According to his neighbors, when he had just come out of the entrance of his community riding a motorcycle, he was followed closely by two plainclothes agents, then a group of people arrested him. Afterwards, his home was searched without any of his family members present. His computer, printer, Dafa books, Teacher's photos and printing paper were taken.
On the morning of July 3, 2009, Fang, a police officer from the Jinan City Police Department, called at the school Mr. Liu's son was attending in Qufu City to harass him.
Wang Feng, director of the "anti-[slanderous term omitted]" team under Changqing District Police Department: 86-531-87225936, 86-13589108321 (Cell)
Zhang Jibin, director of Xincheng Police Station under Changqing District Police Department:
86-13188943831, 86-15315119295 (Cell)
3. [Huina County, Jilin Province] Ms. Ma Shiyan Disabled in Heizuizi Prison
Ms. Ma Shiyan, 58, was sentenced to two years of forced labor in January 2002 and three years of forced labor in May 2004. On November 13, 2007, she was arrested and sentenced to eight years of imprisonment. She was taken to the Heizuizi Prison in mid-November 2008, where she was forced to stand daily, without moving, for a month. She developed bone tuberculosis. She is now paralyzed, bed-ridden, and cannot take care of herself. She has been sent back home.
4. [Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province] Four Practitioners Arrested
On the night of July 2, 2009, the Liaoyang City Police Department staged a round of arrests in Liaoyang City. It is known that Ms. Wang Xiukun, Ms. Hong Mei, and two other practitioners were arrested at home.
5. [Fuxin City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Huo Xiuqin Severely Mistreated - Her Family Prohibited from Visiting Her
Ms. Huo Xiuqin has been detained in the Liaoning Province Women's Prison since last year. Her family went to visit her, but they were turned away. Ms. Huo's blood pressure has risen to as high as 250, and she needs support to walk. The prison authorities, however, still refuse to release her.
6. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Yan Arrested, Her Whereabouts Unknown
Ms. Wang Yan, 46, was arrested by police officers from the Zhanqian Police Station while she was promoting Falun Gong around the Fushun City Power Plant. Her current whereabouts are unknown.
7. [Fangzheng County, Heilongjiang Province] Mr. Ji Baoshan Detained, His Whereabouts Unknown
On June 16, 2009, the Fangzheng County Prison notified Mr. Ji Baoshan's family that he would be taken to the Hulan Prison. In the reception room of the Fangzheng County Prison, his family noticed that he was extremely feeble. During interrogation, he was beaten by Wang Lianchun of the State Security Division of Fangzheng County. After several months of detention, Mr. Ji became weak and developed pulmonary tuberculosis. On June 29, 2009, his family members went to the Hulan Prison to visit him. However, in the reception room, they were told that Mr. Ji Baoshan was not detained in that prison.
Zhao Jiaqi, director of Fangzheng County Police Department: 86-13303666444 (Cell)
Deputy director of Fangzheng County Police Department: 86-13936233166 (Cell)
8. [Huanren County, Liaoning Province] Ms. Bao Qingying Mistreated in Masanjia Forced Labor Camp
Ms. Bao Qingying, 62, lives in the Fifth Team of Lishu Village, Pulebu Town, Hengren County. On March 27, 2009, she was reported to the Pulebu Police Station for promoting Falun Gong and distributing the book, Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party. Police officer Cong Zhijiang arrested Ms. Bao and took her to the Hengren County Detention Center, and her home was searched. Bao Qingying is currently being mistreated in Masanjia Forced Labor Camp.
9. [Beijing City] Ms. Wei Yafen Taken to Tongzhou Detention Center on Afternoon of June 26, 2009
10. [Shanghai City] Ms. Li Hong Transferred to Shanghai City Women's Prison
Ms. Li Hong, in her forties, lives in Songjiang District, Shanghai City. In January 2009, she was sentenced to three and a half years of imprisonment by the Songjiang District Court. She appealed to a higher court. The Shanghai CIty First Intermediate Court upheld the original sentence on March 23, 2009, without even holding a court hearing. Ms. Li has now been transferred from the Songjiang District Detention Center to the Shanghai City Women's Prison.
11. [Tianjin City] Mr. Zhou Xiangyang's Life is in Danger Due to Mistreatment in Gangbei Prison
12. [Yanzhou City, Shandong Province] Recent Situation of Mr. Liu Ming and His Wife Ms. Zhang Maoyun
Mr. Liu Ming is detained in the Yanzhou City Detention Center. Ms. Zhang Maoyun was released on May 13, 2009. Their cases have been submitted at the Yanzhou City Procuratorate.
13. [Shandong Province] Ms. Su Fengzhen Dies Due to Persecution
Ms. Su Fengzhen, 62, was arrested on her way to Beijing and taken to the Shuangmiaozhao Police Station, where she was persecuted to the point of developing a mental aberration. After she returned home, she passed away in November 2005.
14. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Shuhua Brought to a Court Session on July 3, 2009
15. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Three Practitioners Detained in Detention Center
On the afternoon of June 25, 2009, Ms. Xu Meihua, Ms. Yan Shuhua and Ms. Liu Yanqing were arrested by officers from the Gezhenbao Police Station while they were distributing Falun Gong fliers in the Gezhenbao Wood Market in Ganjingzi District, Dalian City. On the night of June 26, 2009, they were sent to the Jinnan Road Detention Center, and on July 1, 2009, they were taken to the Yaojia Detention Center.
Gezhenbao Police Station: 86-411-86450348
Nanguanling Police Station: 86-411-88056222
16. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Cong Shuxun Severely Mistreated in Dalian City Forced Labor Camp
Mr. Cong Shuxun lives in Zhongshan District, Dalian City. In September 2008, he was arrested at home by police officers from the Zhongshan District Police Department and Zhongnan Road Police Station. Later, he was taken to the Dalian City Forced Labor Camp.
In June 2009, Mr. Cong, who used to be very healthy before being arrested, suddenly showed severe heart disease symptoms. He was taken to the Dalian City Third People's Hospital. Someone witnessed that he still wore handcuffs in the hospital, his weight had dropped about 15 kilograms (33 lb.), and he was connected to heart monitoring equipment.
17. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Mr. Yang Guangyi Taken to Brainwashing Center
Mr. Yang Guangyi lives in Hongqi Village, Xingfu Township, Nanguan District, Changchun City. On the afternoon of June 30, 2009, he was called in by the village cadres, and later taken to a brainwashing center.
18. [Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Dong Wenxiu and Two Other Practitioners Detained
On the morning of July 2, 2009, Ms. Dong Xiuwen, who lives in Xiangfang District, and two other practitioners were reported to the police for clarifying the truth about Falun Gong in Acheng District. They are now detained in the Acheng District.
19. [Xinbin County, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Hong Taken to Fushun City Detention Center and Faces Trial
20. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Yan Detained in Zhanqian Police Station in Fushun City
On the afternoon of July 2, 2009, Ms. Wang Yan was reported to the police for distributing Falun Gong flyers around the Ming Affairs Bureau bus station. She was arrested by plainclothes officers from the Zhanqian Police Station, and is detained in the Zhanqian Police Station.
21. [Liaoyang County, Liaoning Province] Ms. Wang Yaling, Ms. Zhang Jingyan, and Ms. Wang Yuchang Sentenced
On March 10, 2009, Ms. Wang Yaling, around 40 years old, Ms. Zhang Jingyan, in her forties, and Mr. Wang Yuchang, around 70 years old, were reported to police for distributing Falun Gong flyers in Liuhao Town, Liaoyang County. After 1:00 p.m. that same day, they were arrested by officers from the Liuhao Town Police Station. On June 19, 2009, they were sentenced by the Liaoyang County Court. Ms. Wang Yaling was sentenced to five years of imprisonment, and Ms. Zhang Jinyan was sentenced to three and a half years. Mr. Wang Yuchang was sentenced to three years of imprisonment with four years of probation. She returned home on June 23, 2009.
22. [Anshan City, Liaoning Province] Five Practitioners Arrested
On June 29, 2009, five practitioners living in Haicheng City were arrested by police officers from the Haicheng City Police Department. Among them, Ms. Yang Yuhong, from Huludao City, is detained in the Anshan City First Detention Center. The other four practitioners may be detained in the Anshan City First Detention Center.
Yang Yuchuan, director of Haicheng City Police Department: 86-13304123366 (Cell)
Yang Dianli, director of State Security Division of Haicheng City: 86-412-3223416, 86-13504122345 (Cell)
23. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Mr. Wang Arrested
Mr. Wang, a retired worker from the Movie Machinery Factory, lives on Wenhua East Road in Lixia District, Jinan City. He was arrested by officers from the Dongguan Street Police Station while he was distributing Falun Gong flyers. He is being detained in the Zhangzhuang Detention Center.
24. [Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province] Ms. Chi Guilian Arrested
On February 12, 2009, Jin Guangyao, of the Biguo Town 610 Office, broke into Ms. Chi Guilian's home and seized her TV set. Ms. Chi, who was taking care of her two-year-old nephew, was arrested. Her whereabouts are unknown.
25. [Dalian City, Liaoning Province] Supplementary Information on Ms. Sun Fudi's Arrest
Ms. Sun Fudi, 57, lives in Xinglongbao Village, Jiahe Town, Pulandian City. She was arrested at 10:00 a.m. on June 23, 2009. The police searched her home and seized her Dafa books and materials, DVDs of the Shen Yun performance, along with a computer, printer, and disc-burner.
Ms. Sun has been arrested three times since 1999. She is currently being detained in the Dalian City Detention Center.
Wang Xuanyi, team leader of Xinglongbao Village: 86-411-83472673, 86-13390147388 (Cell)
Wang Xuanfu, village head: 86-411-83472769, 86-13898462778 (Cell)
Leader of Jiahe Police Station: 86-13940825706 (Cell)
26. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Mr. Wang Jigang Arrested
On July 1, 2009, Mr. Wang Jigang, 68, was arrested by police officers from the Dongguan Police Station while he was distributing Falun Gong flyers.
27. [Yunnan Province] Mr. Wang Yong Arrested by Police Officers from Guandu District Police Department, Mr. Deng Zhixu and Ms. Ji Honglian Arrested
On June 24, 2009, Mr. Wang Yong was arrested in his rented residence around the East Rail Station of Kunming City by officers from the Guandu District Police Department. He was forced to drop from the fifth floor. As a result, his left hand was severely injured, three ribs on his left side were broken, and his left leg sustained a comminuted fracture. His condition was very severe, and he was taken to the Army's 43th Hospital. No one has been allowed to visit him.
In the meantime, Mr. Deng Zhixu and Ms. Ji Honglian were also arrested. They were tortured in an attempt to force confessions. Mr. Deng was taken to the Jiulongchi Detention Center in Yuxi City by He Xiaopei, a police officer from Hongta District, Yuxi City. He refused to sign any documents and held a hunger strike to protest the persecution. The hunger strike has lasted for eight days, and he is extremely weak. Ms. Ji is detained in the Guandu District Detention Center in Kunming City.
28. [Pengshan County, Sichuan Province] Ms. Peng Xueying Missing for Ten Days
29. [Yakeshi City, Inner Mongolia Province] Mr. Kong Xianyan Subjected to Mistreatment, Ms. Liu Aihua's Home Ransacked, Other Practitioners Arrested
At noon on June 25, 2009, Mr. Kong Xianyan was arrested at home, and is now detained in the Yakeshi City Detention Center. During his detention, he was interrogated with torture again and again, and deprived of sleep. The guards changed shifts every two hours during his interrogation.
At around 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2009, police officers from the Fifth Police Station pried open Ms. Liu Aihua's home and stole her bankbook with 12,000 yuan deposited in it, along with 3,000 yuan in cash, a gold ring, gold earrings, cell phone, VCD player, and MP3 player. They even took the small change in her purse. They looted her home again on June 26, 2009. Each time, no one from Ms. Liu's family was present. Police officers have been monitoring her home, so Ms. Liu cannot return.
Ms. Zheng Baozhen was also arrested on June 26, 2009. She was released the next day. In addition, Mr. Sun Wentian and Ms. Li Shuzhen, who were arrested on December 15, 2009, and Mr. Yang Jisheng, who was arrested on April 6, 2009, are still detained in the Yakeshi City Detention Center.
30. [Hongjiang City, Hunan Province] Ms. Zeng Siying and Ms. Liu Wenying Still Detained
At 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2009, Ms. Zeng Siying, Ms. Liu Wenying and Ms. Ning Feiyun were arrested. They were detained in the Huitong County Detention Center. 500 yuan in cash was taken from Ms. Ning, and she was also fined another 500 yuan in cash before she was released. Ms. Liu and Ms. Zeng are still detained.
31. [Huolinguole City, Inner Mongolia] Mr. Meng Hulun and Ms. Tan Liyun Escape Arrest
On the afternoon of June 7, 2009, Mr. Meng Hulun and Ms. Tan Liyun were reported to the police for clarifying the truth about Falun Gong on Zhelimu Street. They were arrested by officers from the Zhusihua Police Station. They were released 15 days later. On the afternoon of July 1, 2009, Li Buhe, director of the State Security Division, plotted to arrest them again. Mr. Meng and Ms. Tan were able to successfully escape the arrest attempt.
Yu Huitao, director of Huolinguole City General Office: 86-13634755551 (Cell)
Zhang Zhijiang, director of Huolinguole City Police Department: 86-13904754751 (Cell)
Li Buhe, director of State Security Division of Huolinguole City: 86-13354752777 (Cell)
32. [Zaoyang City, Hubei Province] Ms. Zhang Yumei Subjected to Mistreatment
On June 22, 2009, Ms. Zhang Yumei was reported to police for clarifying the truth about Falun Gong in Xiongji Community. She was arrested by police officers from the Xiongji Police Station and detained in the Zaoyang City Detention Center. Her six-year-old daughter was left at home unattended.
July 4, 2009