From Prison Fears to Fireworks, Chinese Pastor Recounts Sudden Release After Trump's Intervention The sudden release of Ezra Jin Mingri, a prominent Chinese pastor held for nearly 9 months, has sent shockwaves through the international community.
President Donald Trump's intervention may have secured the pastor's freedom, but it also highlights the limits of diplomatic efforts in resolving China's increasingly complex human rights issues.
Jin was detained in October 2025 with other leaders of the underground Zion Church during another crackdown on unregistered congregations.