Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Zhao Shuqing

Extra Bio Info:

Zhao Shuqing was imprisoned for her religious activity. 

In 2018, authorities arrested Zhao after accusing her of talking to people about Falun Gong. She was reportedly released due to health concerns.

In December 2018/January 2019, Zhao was taken back into custody.

Later in 2019, Zhao was reportedly sentenced to four years in prison. 

On an unspecified date, Zhao's appeal was reportedly rejected. 

Zhao's sentence should have ended.

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: January//2019

Date of Sentencing: October//2019

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Yuan Bin

Extra Bio Info:

Yuan Bin was imprisoned for his religious activity.

In January 2019, authorities arrested Yuan, a Falun Gong practitioner, after he sought the release of his sister, who was arrested for removing anti-Falun Gong posters.

In October 2019, the Longquanyi Court reportedly sentenced Yuan to four years in prison and fined him 10,000 yuan.

Yuan's sentence should have ended in January 2023.

Yuan reportedly suffers from a range of health ailments.

Yuan has reportedly been arrested and spent time in prison previously for his Falun Gong-related activities.

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: April//2019

Date of Sentencing: October//2019

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

Li Chunhui

Extra Bio Info:

Li Chunhui is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

In April 2019, authorities arrested Li after reportedly talking to police about the arrest of a Falun Gong practitioner.

In October 2019, the Xing’an District Court reportedly sentenced Li to four years in prison and fined her 4,000 yuan.

Li has two children.