Gender: Male

Current Location: Pengzhou City Detention Center

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October//2017

Date of Sentencing: July//2019

Date of Release: October/15/2021

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Online Activity Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Cult

Deng Chuangjiu

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Deng Chuangjiu was imprisoned for his religious activity. 

In October 2017, authorities arrested Deng from his workplace after accusing him of using WeChat to disseminate information about Falun Gong.

In July 2019, the Pengzhou City Court sentenced Deng to four years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

On October 15, 2021, Deng was reportedly released from prison.

Deng was reportedly tortured by police after leaving prison in an effort to stop him from practicing Falun Gong. 

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Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October//2017

Date of Sentencing: June//2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Wang Mingquan

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Wang Mingquan is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

In October 2017, authorities arrested Wang from his home. Police reportedly confiscated Falun Gong materials and electronics. 

In June 2018, the Huan County Court sentenced Wang to seven years in prison. He was also fined 10,000 yuan. 

in September 2018, the Qingyang City Intermediate Court rejected Wang's appeal.

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Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February//2018

Date of Sentencing: January//2019

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Sun Ping

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Sun Ping was imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

In February 2018, authorities arrested Sun and several others for their Falun Gong activities.

In January 2019, the Wulian County Court sentenced Sun to two years in prison. She was also fined 5,000 yuan.

In March 2019, the Rizhao City Intermediate Court rejected Sun's appeal.

Sun's sentence should have ended in February 2020. 

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