(Minghui.org) Today's news from mainland China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 7 cities or counties in 4 provinces. According to this report, 2 practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 19 practitioners were illegally arrested.

1. [Chongqing] Eight Practitioners Arrested
2. [Dezhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Zhiqiang and Ms. Shan Arrested
3. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Yang Guocheng and His Nephew Arrested
4. [Beijing] Ms. Fu Xiuqin Detained
5. [Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Xu Xiaohai Arrested
6. [Beijing] Ms. Sang Jiying Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
7. [Beijing] Ms. Long Haifeng and Ms. Du Xiangzhen Sent to Brainwashing Center
8. [Liuyang City, Hunan Province] Four Practitioners Detained
9. [Daying County, Sichuan Province] Ms. Shi Chunxue Detained

1. [Chongqing] Eight Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Zhang Zhengying was arrested at home by officers from the Guanyinyan Police Station in Wanzhou District on the morning of January 9, 2014. She was taken to the police station.

Seven practitioners, including Ms. Tan Dingyu, Ms. Wei Chibi, Ms. He Yifang, Ms. Li Fenger, Ms. Sun Jilan, Mr. Kwong Leung, and one other (name unknown), went to the police station to ask for Ms. Zhang's release on the morning of January 10, 2014. They were arrested and taken to the local police department.

Parties involved in the persecution: Guanyinyan Police Station in Wanzhou District: +86-23-58966110

2. [Dezhou City, Shandong Province] Mr. Li Zhiqiang and Ms. Shan Arrested

Mr. Li Zhiqiang and Ms. Shan were arrested at a barber shop by officer Liu Dawei from the Decheng District Domestic Security Division at noon on January 9, 2014. Police ransacked their homes and confiscated three computers.

Parties involved in the persecution: Zhang Xikun (张希坤), captain of the Domestic Security Division: +86-13853498626 Liu Dawei (刘大伟): +86-13853495328

3. [Chengdu City, Sichuan Province] Mr. Yang Guocheng and His Nephew Arrested

Mr. Yang Guocheng and his nephew Yang Zhi were arrested at Mr. Yang's home by three officers from the Wangchun Town Police Station on the afternoon of January 7, 2014. Yufu Village Communist Party secretary Liao Yuqin and director Xiao Yongfu participated in the arrest. Mr. Yang and his nephew were taken to the Wanchun Police Station.

Parties involved in the persecution: Liao Yuqin (廖玉琴), from Yufu Village in Wanchun Town: +86-13881718346 Xiao Yongfu (肖永福): +86-13881843550，+86-13881843558 Xiao Yongfu (肖季彬): +86-13881846295

4. [Beijing] Ms. Fu Xiuqin Detained

Ms. Fu Xiuqin was arrested on December 28, 2013, when she spoke to people about Falun Gong in the Houzhuangzi Park of Mentougou District. She was taken to the Dayu Police Station in Mentougou District and then transferred to the Fangshan Detention Center.

5. [Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province] Mr. Xu Xiaohai Arrested

Mr. Xu Xiaohai was arrested at home by agents from the 610 Office on the morning of January 9, 2014. The agents confiscated his printer and computers.

Parties involved in the persecution: Ye Liangcai (叶良才), captain of the local Domestic Security Division: +86-13806537777, +86-15325094604, +86-577-65661775 Cheng Chuan (郑川), police instructor: +86-13506659507 Chen Zhao (陈昭), police officer: +86-13806808909, +86-577-82523652

6. [Beijing] Ms. Sang Jiying Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Ms. Sang Jiying was arrested on April 7, 2013, when she posted information about the persecution of Falun Gong. She was sentenced to 3 years in prison by the Haidian Court on December 18, 2013.

7. [Beijing] Ms. Long Haifeng and Ms. Du Xiangzhen Sent to Brainwashing Center

Ms. Long Haifeng and Ms. Du Xiangzhen were arrested and taken to the Tongzhou District Brainwashing Center in December 2013.

8. [Liuyang City, Hunan Province] Four Practitioners Detained

Ms. Zhang Fengli, Ms. Zuo, Ms. Wu, and Ms. Zhang Guoying were arrested on January 9, 2014. They are being held at the Baixianqiao Detention Center in Liuyang City.

9. [Daying County, Sichuan Province] Ms. Shi Chunxue Detained

Ms. Shi Chunxue, in her 50s, was arrested on the morning of January 5, 2014, when she distributed information about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is being held at the Suining City Detention Center.

Parties involved in the persecution: Political and Legal Affairs Committee of Daying County Committee: +86-825-7822185 Xiong Jie (熊杰): +86-825-7823189, +86-13909066135 Daying County 610 Office: +86-825-782291 Shen Changxing (申长兴): +86-825-7821501, +86-13882519999