Ezra Jin Mingri

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri is a leader of a prominent underground church in Beijing, China. He gained international attention when he was detained in October. His case became a point of discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who reportedly agreed to consider his release. Weeks after Trump raised the issue, Pastor Jin Mingri was freed from prison. His release occurred less than two months after his detention, highlighting the influence of international diplomatic pressure on such cases. The pastor's situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by religious leaders and underground churches in China and the role of global diplomacy in advocating for their rights and freedom.