Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 7 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March/24/2018

Date of Sentencing: September/30/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Cult

Liu Zhi

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Liu Zhi is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On March 24, 2018, officers from the Qingdao City Public Security Bureau arrested Liu reportedly in relation to her religious belief, church leadership role, and organizing of worship meetings. 

On September 30, 2019, the Shibei District People’s Court of Qingdao city sentenced Liu to seven years and six months in prison and fined her 20,000 yuan for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).