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

high · NYT World · Vivian Wang · 17 Jul 2026 · 12:46 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

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Documents state imprisonment of religious leader in China, exemplifying authoritarian suppression of religious freedom and arbitrary detention practices by authoritarian governance.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri at his home near Washington on Thursday. His release from jail was a rare concession by China after President Trump raised his case.

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

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