Bian Changxue

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: January/5/2016

Date of Sentencing: December/30/2017

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Bian Changxue

Extra Bio Info:

Bian Changxue is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On January 5, 2016, authorities in Yutian county, Tangshan municipality, Hebei province, detained Bian at his home and seized his computer, printer, and Falun Gong-related materials. Bian was reportedly targeted for practicing Falun Gong as well as for submitting a complaint against former President Jiang Zemin.

On December 30, 2017, the Yutian People’s Court sentenced Bian to eight years in prison and fined him 20,000 yuan.

Bian has reportedly been previously imprisoned for his religious activity.

Sources:

"Bian Changxue" Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)