Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: December 2, 2020
(Shenzhen, Guangdong Province—Dec. 2, 2020) On July 2, 2020, Chinese officials arrested Fu Xuanjuan, Deng Tianyong, Han Li, and Fu Qunhao, employees of Shenzhen Tree of Life Technology Development Co., Ltd. These four Christians, currently awaiting their second trial, face severe indictments based on charges of “illegal business operation.”
July 3: Police seized Fu, Deng, Li, and Feng in Yucun Henglin Complex #701A, Xixiang Street, Bao’an District. The “illegal business operation” charge against the four Christians evolved from their employment at Shenzhen Tree of Life… where they sold audio Bibles.
On August 6, after the Bao’an District Procuratorate approved the “illegal business operation” charge, Shenzhen Municipal Police Department (Bao’an Police Station) again arrested Fu, Deng, Li, and Feng. Officers at Shenzhen Jiuwei Detention Center then detained the four Christians at this facility.
The following relates information about Fu, Deng, Li, and Feng:
- Fu Xuanjuan
DOB: December 20, 1978Ethnicity: HanEducation: Technical Secondary SchoolDomicile of origin: Dajiao Village, Changle Town, Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
- Deng Tianyong
DOB: December 4, 1971Ethnicity: HanEducation: Middle SchoolDomicile of origin: Huiyuan Neighborhood Committee #40, Shaxi Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province
- Feng Qunhao
DOB: June 13, 1976
Ethnicity: HanEducation: Middle SchoolDomicile of origin: Taochong Village, Dongcheng Sub district, Sihui county-level City, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
- Han Li
DOB: November 14, 1981Education: Bachelor’s degreeDomicile of origin: Baiqiu Er Village, Wenchang City, Hainan Province
Fu serves as the legal representative of Shenzhen Tree of Life.... Deng and Feng have worked for the company since its start. Deng manages the content downloaded and saved on audio Bbles. Feng works as a technician in charge of duplicating and creating videos. Deng examines products and conducts after-sales maintenance. Han serves as the receptionist as well as the accountant of the company, overseeing packing, transportation, expenditure, and finances.
Bao’an District Procuratorate’s indictment stated that authorities suspect that Shenzhen Tree of Life.... conducted illegal business operations from January 2018 through June 2020, earning 3,661,847.84 yuan ($557,834.33 USD). The Procuratorate asserts that Fu, Deng, Li, and Feng violated the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China Article 225 and should be prosecuted for the criminal liability of illegal business operation.
- sentences Fu Xuanjuan to serve 5 years in prison,
- sentences Deng Tianyong to serve 3 years with a fine,
- sentences Feng Qunchao to serve 3 years with a fine, and
- sentences Han Li to serve 1.5 years with a fine.
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| Photocopy of Shenzhen City Bao’an District Procuratorate’s Indictment on Fu Xuanjuan, Deng Tianyong, Feng Qunhao, Han Li, Page 1 (Photo: ChinaAid) |
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| Photocopy of Shenzhen City Bao’an District Procuratorate’s Indictment on Fu Xuanjuan, Deng Tianyong, Feng Qunhao, Han Li, Page 2 (Photo: ChinaAid) |
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Photocopy of Shenzhen City Bao’an District Procuratorate’s Indictment on Fu Xuanjuan, Deng Tianyong, Feng Qunhao, Han Li, Page 3 (Photo: ChinaAid) |
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| Photocopy of Shenzhen City Bao’an District Procuratorate’s Indictment on Fu Xuanjuan, Deng Tianyong, Feng Qunhao, Han Li, Page 4 (Photo: ChinaAid) |
While Fu, Deng, Li, and Feng remain detained, awaiting their second trial, authorities have warned their families and attorneys—do not release any information about their cases.
Dai Wei, ChinaAid Association Special Reporter
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