Frances Hui

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised President Donald Trump for securing the release of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, an underground Christian leader detained by Chinese authorities. Pence and Sen. Rick Scott also called for the release of jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, citing Trump's direct engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the underground Zion Church in China was released and arrived in Los Angeles after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a May meeting. The pastor's family thanked Trump and attributed his release to Xi's direct intervention, while rights groups noted the detention was part of a broader crackdown on religious freedom in China.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, detained in China in October, was released and arrived in Los Angeles after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Rights advocates confirmed his release and reunion with family.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the underground Zion Church in China was released weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin, detained in October with 17 other church leaders, arrived in Los Angeles and reunited with his family, according to rights advocates.