Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released by Chinese authorities at the request of the United States. He had been detained since October 2025 as part of a broader crackdown on religious practices in China, where the Communist Party restricts religious activities to state-sanctioned churches. Pastor Jin spoke about his experiences and the situation for Christians in China during an interview with Nick Schifrin, alongside his daughter, Grace.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri discusses China's religious policies following his release
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from detention in China following a request from the United States. He discussed the restrictions faced by Christians in China and the government's control over religious practices during an interview.
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'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion
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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri discusses China's religious policies following his release