This archive preserves the dated source record for Li Yufang, a Longkou, Shandong Falun Gong practitioner sentenced in March 2026.
July 17, 2025 — Arrest
Minghui reports that Li Yufang, Cui Xiuju, and Luan Yanping were arrested at the Xufudawang Community Fair in Longkou and later taken to Yantai City Detention Center. The outlet also reports home searches and seizure of Falun Gong materials. These details are presented as reported by Minghui.
January 23, 2026 — Trial
Minghui reports that the three women were tried at the Longkou City Court. Its account describes limits on family attendance and family defenders, refusal to remove handcuffs, a denied recusal request, and disputes over presentation of evidence. No official court transcript was located.
March 13, 2026 — Sentence
Minghui reports that Li Yufang was sentenced to two years and six months and fined 10,000 yuan. The outlet states that she appealed. No appeal outcome was located.
Identity and source record
A February 20, 2026 investigation notice issued by the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong names 李玉芳 together with co-defendants 栾艳萍 and 崔秀菊, supporting the Chinese-character identification and the shared Longkou case.
Evidence limits
The detailed procedural narrative rests principally on Falun Gong-affiliated sources. The formal charge article, appeal outcome, current custody location, birth year, and present health are not established by the prepared sources. Li Yufang (李玉芳) must not be confused with Li Yufen (李玉芬), a different person in Inner Mongolia.