Additional Persecution News from China – August 13, 2017 (8 Reports)

(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 8 cities or counties in 6 provinces. According to this report, 4 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 6 were illegally arrested.

1. [Xuchang City, Henan Province] Mr. He Zhanfeng Arrested
2. [Zibo City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhu Yanying Detained
3. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Yang Yansheng Detained
4. [Changde City, Hunan Province] Mr. Qu Jiaxing Arrested
5. [Hengshui City, Hebei Province] Mr. Li Huanyun and Ms. Gao Sufen's Homes Ransacked
6. [Xinxiang City, Henan Province] Ms. Ma Guie Sentenced
7. [Kaifeng City, Henan Province] Ms. Liu Qingying Arrested
8. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Sun Lingmin Arrested

1. [Xuchang City, Henan Province] Mr. He Zhanfeng Arrested

Mr. He Zhanfeng was arrested at his home by officers from the Xiguan Police Station on August 11, 2017. The police ransacked his home and confiscated his Falun Gong books, a picture of the founder of Falun Gong, and informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong.

Mr. He was taken to the Yulin Detention Center late that evening.

2. [Zibo City, Shandong Province] Ms. Zhu Yanying Detained

Ms. Zhu Yanying was arrested by officers from the Shangchenglu Police Station in the Zichuan District on August 7, 2017. Her home was ransacked.

Ms. Zhu was held at the Zhichuan District Detention Center for seven days.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Zhu:Wang Weihong (王伟鸿), deputy director of the Shangchenglu Police Station: [phone], [phone]Wang Yongsheng (王永圣), deputy director: [phone]Xu Jitong (徐继铜), deputy director: [phone], [phone]Zichuan District Detention Center: [phone], [phone]

3. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Mr. Yang Yansheng Detained

Mr. Yang Yansheng was held at the Bali Detention Center in the Huangpi District for three days.

4. [Changde City, Hunan Province] Mr. Qu Jiaxing Arrested

Mr. Qu Jiaxing was arrested by approximately 20 officers from the Linan Town Police Station on August 9, 2017. His home was ransacked and his Falun Gong books and informational materials about the persecution were confiscated.

Mr. Qu was taken to the police station.

Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Qu:Chen Zhanghua (陈章华), deputy director: [phone], [phone]He Xuesong (何雪松), deputy director: [phone], [phone]Ren Changchun (任长春), deputy director: [phone], [phone]

5. [Hengshui City, Hebei Province] Mr. Li Huanyun and Ms. Gao Sufen's Homes Ransacked

Three officers went to Mr. Li Huanyun's home on August 9, 2017, but he was not there. They broke in, ransacked his home, and confiscated many informational materials about Falun Gong, four media players, two Falun Gong books, and other personal belongings.

Ms. Gao Sufen was arrested on the same day, by six officers from the Zhouwo Town Police Station. Her home was ransacked and her Falun Gong books, informational materials about the persecution, two media players, and other items were confiscated.

Ms. Gao was released that evening.

6. [Xinxiang City, Henan Province] Ms. Ma Guie Sentenced

Ms. Ma Guie was tried at the Xinxiang City Detention Center on July 7, 2017. She was later sentenced to a one-year prison term.

7. [Kaifeng City, Henan Province] Ms. Liu Qingying Arrested

Ms. Liu Qingying was arrested by officers from the Xinxiang City Women's Prison on August 11, 2017, after being released on medical probation.

8. [Shulan City, Jilin Province] Ms. Sun Lingmin Arrested

Ms. Sun Lingmin was arrested on August 11, 2017.