(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 7 cities or counties in 6 provinces, where at least 20 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.

1. [Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Zheng Yuling and Ms. Lu Wenmei Arrested
2. [Zhengzhou City, Henan Province] Seven Practitioners Arrested
3. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Guo Yanhua Arrested
4. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Yazhen Arrested
5. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Several Practitioners Arrested

1. [Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province] Ms. Zheng Yuling and Ms. Lu Wenmei Arrested

Ms. Zheng Yuling was arrested by officers from the Tongshan Police Station on September 28, 2019. Her home was ransacked, and Falun Dafa books were confiscated.

Ms. Lu Wenmei was arrested and her home ransacked by officers from the Fengcai Police Station on the morning of September 28. Her whereabouts are unknown.

Participants in the persecution of Ms. Zheng and Ms. Lu:Tongshan Police Station: +86-516-83535110Yang Ke (杨科), officer: +86-13852136371Zhu Yadong (朱亚东), director, Fengcai Police Station: +86-15005205536Xiao Yongfang (肖永芳), officer: +86-18205213311

2. [Zhengzhou City, Henan Province] Seven Practitioners Arrested

Ms. Niu Huiqing was followed and arrested by officers from the Xingyang City Domestic Security Division and the Jingchengban Police Station on the afternoon of September 12, 2019, for distributing Falun Gong materials. She was taken to the Xingyang Detention Center for 15 days. The police took Ms. Niu’s house keys and ransacked her home without her being present. They confiscated Falun Dafa books, printed materials, photos of the founder of Falun Gong, a printer, a computer, an MP4, and other personal belongings. Ms. Niu was released on September 26.

Ms. Zhao Ronghua, Mr. Wang Haiping, and another practitioner were arrested by officer Shi Guobin and others from the Xingyang Domestic Security Division and the Suohe Police Station on September 26. The three practitioners were taken to the Xingyang Detention Center. Ms. Zhao and Mr. Wang were transferred to the Zhengzhou City No. 3 Detention Center a few days later.

Mr. Zhao Qinghua and Mr. Zhang Xirong were reported to the police on the morning of September 26. They were followed by officers from the Xingyang Domestic Security Division and the Suohe Police Station. The two men did not know they were being followed and went to Ms. Wang Haiping’s home. The three practitioners were arrested after they left. The officers deceived Ms. Wang’s family into opening the door. They ransacked the place and confiscated a printer and computer. The three practitioners were taken to the Xingyang Detention Center that afternoon. Mr. Zhao and Ms. Wang were transferred to the Zhengzhou No. 3 Detention Center on September 30.

Participants in the persecution of these practitioners:Shi Guobin (时国彬), 610 Office, Xingyang City Domestic Security Division: +86-17698090156Ma Jichang (马继昌), head, Xingyang County Domestic Security Division: +86-13938233777Chang Yongchao (苌永朝), director, Jingcheng Police Station: +86-13783525999Zhu Mingyang (朱明阳), deputy director: +86-13838261257Guo Hui (郭辉): +86-15938752805

3. [Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province] Ms. Guo Yanhua Arrested

Ms. Guo Yanhua was arrested on the evening of September 29, 2019.

Participants in the persecution of Ms. Guo:Zhang Jiuyi (张久义), deputy chief, Taihe Police Department: +86-416-5178820Li Lei (李蕾), head, Domestic Security Division: +86-13940696877, +86-416-5165688Cui Yong (崔勇), director, Nuerhe Police Station: +86-416-5136158

4. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Wang Yazhen Arrested

Ms. Wang Yazhen was arrested at home on September 27, 2019.

5. [Jinan City, Shandong Province] Several Practitioners Arrested

Officers from the Tianqiao Police Department arrested several practitioners on September 19, 2019. Eight of the practitioners arrested are: Ms. Liu Xiaohui, Ms. Liu Zhixiu, Mr. Wu Junfeng, Ms. Sun Quandong, Ms. Li Guizhi, Ms. Sun Yanfang, Ms. Zhao Jianmei, and Mr. Yu Zongping.

Ms. Wang, about 65 years old, from the Tianqiao District was also arrested. Her whereabouts are unknown.