(Minghui.org) Today's news from mainland China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 4 cities or counties in 2 provinces. According to this report, at least 5 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Li Yanjun Detained
2. [Chongqing] Ms. Chen Binglan and Ms. Qian Yanping Arrested
3. [Dazhou City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Zeng Xiangxiu Arrested; Whereabouts Unknown
4. [Taian City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Jianguo Arrested

1. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Li Yanjun Detained

Mr. Li Yanjun, an associate professor at Southwest Petroleum University, was arrested at a hotel while visiting relatives and friends in the Luzhou City area. Officers from the Jiangyang District Domestic Security Division of Luzhou made the arrest. Mr. Li is being held at the Luzhou City Detention Center.

2. [Chongqing] Ms. Chen Binglan and Ms. Qian Yanping Arrested

Ms. Chen Binglan and Ms. Qian Yanping were arrested at the farmers’ market of Tongnan County on September 20, 2013, while talking to people about Falun Gong.

3. [Dazhou City, Sichuan Province] Ms. Zeng Xiangxiu Arrested; Whereabouts Unknown

Ms. Zeng Xiangxiu was arrested in Jiangsu Province by officers from the local Domestic Security Division on September 29, 2013. She was taken to Dazhou City. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

4. [Taian City, Shandong Province] Mr. Zhang Jianguo Arrested

Mr. Zhang Jianguo was arrested by officers from the Manzhuang Town Police Station on October 2, 2013, when he was on his way to the Beiying Market. He was taken to the police station and interrogated. Mr. Zhang was released that afternoon.

Parties involved in the persecution:

Taian City Manzhuang Town Police Station: +86-538-853111