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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 weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin and 17 other church leaders were detained in October during a government crackdown, but his family and advocates attribute his release to direct intervention by Xi. At least eight other Zion Church members remain detained.

A Chinese pastor was released from prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping. The pastor, Ezra Jin Mingri, is associated with the Zion Church in Beijing.

A pastor from an underground church in China was released after months in detention and has arrived in the US, according to his family. The pastor, Ezra Jin, is the founder of the Zion Church.

Jin Mingri, founder of the Zion Church, was released from prison following a direct plea from Donald Trump to Xi Jinping.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, an underground church leader in China, was released after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin was detained in October as part of a crackdown on the Zion Church, and his family thanked Trump and Xi for his release, though at least 8 church members remain detained.

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, leader of China's underground Zion Church, was released and arrived in Los Angeles after being detained in October. His release followed U.S. President Donald Trump's discussion of the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a May state visit.

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.

Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, was released from prison in China and reunited with his family in the United States. He was detained during a crackdown on Christians in October.

US President Donald Trump raised the issue of releasing detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said he would consider the pastor's case but found Lai's case to be 'tough'. The families of both Jin and Lai appreciated Trump for raising their cases. Trump's tone on Lai was less optimistic, but both families are grateful for his effort.

President Donald Trump has pledged to raise the case of detained Pastor Ezra Jin with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. Pastor Jin has been detained in China for seven months alongside dozens of other Christian leaders. Trump's involvement has brought hope to Pastor Jin's family, who have been separated for almost a decade.

The daughter of detained Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri has hope after learning President Donald Trump may raise her father's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Her father is among dozens of religious leaders detained in China due to pressure on underground Christian groups. The family hopes for his release and reunion with his American family.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of Zion Church in China, is imprisoned and facing charges for sharing biblical teachings online. His daughter is calling on President Trump to help secure his release during upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pastor Jin Mingri's health is a concern due to severe type 2 diabetes.