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China Releases Influential Christian Prisoner In ‘Miracle’ Move After Trump Pressured Xi

The Daily Wire

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July 6, 2026

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China Releases Influential Christian Prisoner In ‘Miracle’ Move After Trump Pressured Xi

A Christian pastor imprisoned for months reunited with his family after the Chinese Communist Party released him following pressure from President Donald Trump. Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, the leader of one of the largest underground church networks in China, landed in the United States on the Fourth of July and was greeted by his family. ...

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Standing for Freedom Center

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why Pastor Ezra Jin’s Freedom Marks a Renewed Awakening for China’s Underground Church

The decision by Chinese authorities to release Beijing’s most high-profile Christian prisoner reveals the undeniable power of faithful advocacy — and why it’s time to intensify our appeals for China’s persecuted Christians. On July 4, 2026, a quiet miracle took place at Los Angeles International Airport. Stepping off a flight from Beijing was Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, []

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· Jul 6, 2026

China releases Chinese American pastor Ezra Jin-back with family

China released underground Chinese American pastor Ezra Jin Mingri from custody Saturday, July 4, after 10 months in prison. The Christian Post reports Jin was immediately transported back to the [] The post China releases Chinese American pastor Ezra Jin-back with family appeared first on URL Media.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

At Trump’s request, China frees pastor jailed in religious crackdown

Underground church leader Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and has travelled to the US, less than two months after his incarceration was raised directly by Donald Trump. The pastor and founder of the Zion Church had been imprisoned following overnight raids across China in October, described by Christian groups as one []...Click to read more

CBNNews

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· Jul 9, 2026

'We Truly Witnessed a Miracle': Freed Pastor Has a Big Request for God

The family of a Chinese pastor who was just released from prison is expressing thanks to President Trump and everyone who prayed and fought for his release. But Pastor Jin Ezra Mingri, who was jailed for nine months after Chinese authorities raided his church, is now issuing a call to prayer.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri Freed After Trump Personally Raised His Case With Xi Jinping

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of one of China’s most prominent underground churches, has been released from detention and arrived in Los Angeles to reunite with his family. His release came less than two months after President Donald Trump raised the pastor’s case directly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing [] The post Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri Freed After Trump Personally Raised His Case With Xi Jinping appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

China frees pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after Xi meeting with Trump

China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri on Friday after more than 250 days in prison, allowing the prominent underground church leader to return to the United States following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this year. “We know that this could not have happened without the direct intervention from Chairman Xi []

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Related coverage for "China Releases Influential Christian Prisoner In ‘Miracle’ Move After Trump Pressured Xi": Standing for Freedom Center — Why Pastor Ezra Jin’s Freedom Marks a Renewed Awakening for China’s Underground Church. URL Media — China releases Chinese American pastor Ezra Jin-back with family. Off The Press — At Trump’s request, China frees pastor jailed in religious crackdown. CBNNews — 'We Truly Witnessed a Miracle': Freed Pastor Has a Big Request for God. Foreign Policy Journal — Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri Freed After Trump Personally Raised His Case With Xi Jinping. Washington Examiner — China frees pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after Xi meeting with Trump