China Frees Pastor Detained in Crackdown on Religion After Trump’s Urging

The New York Times | July 5, 2026, 4:40 a.m. | Original
Ezra Jin Mingri was released nearly two months after President Trump raised his case with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing.
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