Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: April//2017
Date of Sentencing: September//2018
Current Status: Unknown
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Li Changxing
Extra Bio Info:
Li Changxing was imprisoned for his religious activity.
In April 2017, authorities arrested Li after he removed posters criticizing Falun Gong.
In September 2018, the Haizhu Court reportedly sentenced Li to four years in prison.
Li was reportedly denied adequate medical care during his imprisonment. He reportedly suffered from various health issues.
Li's sentence should have ended in April 2021.
Publicly Available Information:
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Health Concerns: High blood pressure, heart condition
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 6 Months' House Arrest
Date of Sentencing: April//2020
Current Status: Unknown
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: House Arrest
Reason for Persecution: Distributing Religious Materials Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Shi Qiaoyun
Extra Bio Info:
Shi Qiaoyun was placed under house arrest for her religious activity.
In May 2019, authorities reportedly detained Shi after accusing her of distributing Falun Gong-related materials. It is believed Shi was later released.
In September 2019, authorities reportedly detained Shi again. She was released a few days later.
In December 2019, Shi was reportedly indicted.
In April 2020, the Yuhu District Court reportedly sentenced Shi to six months of house arrest.
Shi's house arrest is believed to have been lifted following its completion.
Shi reportedly suffers from high blood pressure and a heart condition.
Publicly Available Information:
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: June//2019
Date of Release: December/13/2020
Current Status: Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Distributing Religious Materials Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Cult
Yu Shourong
Extra Bio Info:
Yu Shourong was imprisoned for her religious activity.
In June 2019, authorities arrested Yu for talking to people about Falun Gong in public and distributing Falun Gong-related materials.
On an unspecified date, the Wanghua District Court sentenced Yu to three years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL). She was also fined 10,000 yuan.
On December 13, 2020, Yu was release from prison on medical parole after feeling unwell. She was reportedly diagnosed with cancer.
On February 7, 2022, Yu reportedly passed away.