China Frees Pastor

China released a jailed pastor after Trump raised the case with Xi Jinping.

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Beijing releases jailed pastor

China Releases Pastor After President Trump Advocated with Xi Jinping

Chinese pastor released from prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping

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Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of Beijing’s underground Zion Church, was released from prison in China and arrived in Los Angeles on July 3, reuniting with his wife, daughter and son-in-law after 266 days in custody. Jin was detained in October with 17 other Zion Church leaders during a nationwide sweep targeting the church. His release came less than two months after President Donald Trump raised Jin’s case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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