(Minghui.org) Today’s news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 13 cities or counties in 7 provinces, where at least 21 practitioners were recently persecuted for their belief.
Ms. Zhu Lili was arrested by Longmen Police Station officers on the evening of April 23, 2026. Her home was ransacked.
Ms. Lan Jingyun was arrested by several police officers on April 22, 2026. Her home was ransacked and her Falun Gong books were confiscated. She was taken to the Zhengzhou City Third Detention Center.
Ms. Zhang Yujie and Ms. Li Xiujuan were arrested in the Yuanwankelong Supermarket on April 22, 2026, for using currency bills with information about Falun Gong printed on them.
Ms. Zhang Zhongming, 78, was arrested at home in mid-April 2026. Her whereabouts are unknown.
Mr. Dong Baiquan was arrested at home on April 21, 2026. He was taken to the Yantai City Second Detention Center.
A dozen practitioners in Mengyin County were forced to attend a seven-day brainwashing session starting on April 9, 2026. The names of four practitioners have been confirmed: Ms. Dai Zixin, Ms. Wang Fengyun, Ms. Wang Mingfeng, and Ms. Cao Changxiang. Ms. Wang Mingfeng and Ms. Cao haven’t been released yet.
Ms. Wang Shuzhen was arrested at home by Chujia Police Station officers on April 17, 2026. Her home was ransacked.
Ms. Wang Yuzhen, 73, and Ms. Wang Xiaofeng, 70, were arrested by Piaotun Police Station officers on March 31, 2026, for talking to people about Falun Gong. They were taken to the Fushun City Detention Center.
Ms. Wang Xiaofeng was released on bail on April 1, 2026, due to health issues. Ms. Wang Yuzhen was issued a formal arrest warrant and is still being detained.
Ms. Wan Mengying, Mr. Wei Yingxin, and Ms. Shi were arrested on April 20, 2026. Ms. Wan and Mr. Wei’s homes were ransacked by Tonghe Police Station officers. Mr. Wei was released on bail that day, Ms. Wan is still being detained, and Ms. Shi’s situation isn’t clear.
Several practitioners, including one surnamed Guo, were taken to a brainwashing center in Tumen City in early March 2026. Several of them were beaten.
Ms. Zhao Lirong was arrested by Changtong Police Station officers on March 17, 2026, after being reported for talking to people about Falun Gong. The police ransacked her home and confiscated her Falun Gong books, photo of Falun Gong’s founder, cell phone, media player and headphone. She was detained for 15 days.
Ms. Li Yuyang, in her 70s, was harassed at home by over 10 officers on the morning of April 22, 2026. The police searched her, her caretaker, and a guest, who is also in her 70s.
The police confiscated some personal items from her guest and took photos of the three of them.
Ms. Xiang Xiqiong was harassed at home by four people from the community office on April 15, 2026. They took photos of her against her will.
Ms. Shi Xiaolan’s home was searched by police officers from the Miyun District on the afternoon of April 20, 2026. They threatened to arrest her if they found Falun Gong materials in her home.