Gender: Female

Current Location: Shandong Women’s Prison

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/30/2017

Date of Sentencing: July/12/2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Possession of Religious Materials Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Cult

Zhu Jinlian

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Zhu Jinlian is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On September 30, 2017, police from Pingyuan dounty, Shandong province, detained Zhu reportedly in relation to her religious leadership role, organizing of worship meetings, evangelizing efforts, and possession of religious of religious materials.  Authorities reportedly found religious materials at her home.

On July 12, 2018, the Pingyuan People’s Court sentenced Zhu to eight years in prison and fined her 10,000 yuan for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

Zhu is believed to be serving her sentence in Shandong Women’s Prison.

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Gender: Female

Current Location: Jiangxi Women’s Prison

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March/23/2017

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Cult

Cai Ruhua

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Cai Ruhua is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On March 23, 2017, authorities detained Cai, a member of the Church of Almighty God, in relation to her religious activities. Police reportedly confiscated religious materials and other electronics at the home Cai was detained. There are reports that Cai was tortured while at the Ji’an Detention Center.

On January 4, 2018, Cai was reportedly charged with "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

On an unspecified date, the Jizhou District People’s Court sentenced Cai to 8 years in prison and fined her 15,000 yuan. She was later transferred to Jiangxi Women’s Prison.

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Gender: Female

Current Location: Jiangxi Women’s Prison

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March/23/2017

Date of Sentencing: January/4/2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Cult

Zhou Hualan

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Zhou Hualan is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On March 23, 2017, police detained Zhou reportedly in relation to her religious beliefs and activity. Police also reportedly confiscated religious materials and electronics at at the location of Zhou's arrest. Zhou was reportedly tortured while detained.

On January 4, 2018, Zhou was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 15,000 yuan for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

Zhou is believed to be serving her sentence in Jiangxi Women’s Prison.

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