Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October//2018
Current Status: Unknown
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Shi Xingjia
Extra Bio Info:
Shi Xingjia was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
In October 2018, authorities arrested Shi from his home in relation to his practice of Falun Gong. Authorities reportedly seized Falun Gong-related materials and other personal belongings.
In November 2020, Shi's family was reportedly informed that he had been sentenced to five years in prison.
Shi reportedly suffered from various health issues while in prison.
Shi's sentence should have ended in October 2023.
Publicly Available Information:
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: April//2020
Date of Sentencing: September//2020
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Liu Wansheng
Extra Bio Info:
Liu Wansheng is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
In April 2020, authorities arrested Liu after accusing him of publicly talking to people about Falun Gong.
In September 2020, the Linghai City Court reportedly sentenced Liu to six years in prison and fined him 10,000 yuan.
In March 2021, Liu was reportedly transferred to Panjin Prison.
Publicly Available Information:
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July//2019
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Chen Dicai
Extra Bio Info:
Chen Dicai is imprisoned for his religious bactivity.
In July 2019, authorities arrested Chen after a family member accused him of practicing Falun Gong. Police reportedly tortured Chen.
On an unspecified day in 2020, the Xisaishan Court reportedly sentenced Chen to seven years in prison and fined him 30,000 yuan.
On an unspecified day in 2020, Chen's appeal was reportedly rejected.