'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion
Summary
China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after he was detained last October. He was one of many Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only permits approved churches for the country's estimated 80 million Christians.Key Facts
- Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was detained by Chinese authorities in October.
- He was released following a request from the United States.
- The Chinese Communist Party controls religious practices in China.
- Only government-approved churches are allowed to operate legally.
- China has about 80 million Christians.
- Pastor Jin and his daughter, Grace, spoke with journalist Nick Schifrin about his experience.
- The detention was part of a broader crackdown on religious groups in China.
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