Additional Name(s): 刘长富

Gender: Male

Current Location: Qinhuangdao

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: June/9/2017

Date of Sentencing: January/9/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Cult

Liu Changfu

Extra Bio Info:

Liu Changfu is imprisoned for his religious activity. 

On June 9, 2017, authorities in Shanhaiguan district, Qinhuangdao municipality, Hebei province, arrested 6 Falun Gong practitioners, including Liu, and one of their wives. 

In July 2017, Liu was reportedly charged with “undermining law enforcement," which is believed to be a reference to "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL). Police reportedly seized yuan notes with Falun Gong slogans printed on them in Liu's possession.

On January 9, 2019, the Changli County People’s Court in Qinhuangdao sentenced Liu to eight years in prison.

On June 7, 2019, Liu's appeal was rejected.

Related Cases: Zuo Hongtao, Wu Wenzhang, Li Guo'ai

Sources:

  • "Liu Changfu" Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)