Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 3 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: April//2020

Date of Sentencing: November//2020

Current Status: Unknown

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Shang Qin

Extra Bio Info:

Shang Qin was imprisoned for her religious belief and activity. 

In April 2020, authorities arrested Shang in relation to her Falun Gong activity.

In November 2020, the Huashan District Court sentenced Shang to three years and six months in prison. She was also fined 20,000 yuan.

On an unspecified date, the Ma’anshan City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Shang's appeal.

In February 2021, Shang was reportedly transferred to Anhui Women’s Prison.

Shang's sentence should have ended in October 2023.