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‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.

The News

Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from custody and has given his first interview, detailing his surprise release. According to the report, his release followed a direct appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The pastor is now in the United States. This case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over religious freedom.

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Why it matters

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from Chinese jail after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

Evidence

This is the first interview given by Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri since his release.

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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri's release was surprising.

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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from Chinese jail after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.
The pastor's first interview since release details his surprise release.

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In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri's release was surprising.

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President Trump made a direct appeal to President Xi Jinping for Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri's release.

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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released by China.

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This is the first interview given by Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri since his release.

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