Jailed Chinese Pastor Arrives in US after Trump Intervention
Summary
Pastor Jin Mingri, a leader of an underground Christian church in China, arrived in the United States after being released following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin had been arrested in October during a major crackdown on unregistered churches in China.Key Facts
- Jin Mingri, 56, founded Zion Church, an unregistered "house church" in China.
- He was arrested in coordinated raids in October alongside 17 other church leaders.
- China requires religious groups to register with the government and follow party rules.
- Jin and others were charged with running illegal business operations.
- President Trump raised Jin’s release with Xi Jinping during a meeting in May.
- Jin was freed and arrived in Los Angeles to reunite with his family in June.
- Eight other Zion Church leaders remain in custody in China.
- Supporters call for ongoing U.S. efforts to prioritize religious freedom in talks with China.
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