Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Summary
Ezra Jin, founder of a major underground church in China, was released from prison and arrived safely in the United States. His release followed efforts by the US government, including intervention from President Donald Trump, amid a broader crackdown on unregistered churches in China.Key Facts
- Ezra Jin founded Zion Church in 2007, an underground Christian church in China.
- The Chinese government only allows worship in official, government-controlled churches; many Christians attend unregistered "house churches" like Zion.
- Zion Church's physical location was closed in 2018, but it continued online, reaching thousands.
- Jin was detained during a nationwide crackdown on underground churches in October.
- President Trump discussed Jin’s case during his visit to China in May 2024, encouraging President Xi Jinping to consider releasing jailed pastors.
- Jin’s family has been in the US and publicly appealed for his release.
- Some Zion Church members remain detained on charges including illegal business and fraud.
- Another prominent underground church, Early Rain, also faced police raids and detentions in 2024.
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