China has released the pastor of a prominent underground church after US President Donald Trump pressed his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His family hailed the move as a hopeful sign for religious freedom.
China frees pastor after Trump raised case with Xi
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Tue 07:00 - Human Rights Watch
China: Nationwide Crackdown on Major Underground Church - Human Rights Watch
Thu 07:00 - The Independent
After 30 arrested in raid on an underground church, is China cracking down on Christians? - The Independent
Fri 07:00 - China Digital Times
“We Believe Faith Is Not a Crime”—Zion Church on Detention of Dozens of Members - China Digital Times
Fri 07:00 - The Conversation
Why Beijing is looking to exert tighter control over Chinese Christians - The Conversation
Tue 08:00 - Fortify Rights
China Under Xi is Becoming Ever More Repressive - Fortify Rights
Tue 08:00 - The Washington Post
This Christmas will be even harder for China’s Christians - The Washington Post
Fri 07:00 - WSJ
China Targets Lawyers Defending Jailed Christian Leaders - WSJ
Fri 11:16 - MSN
China targets lawyers defending jailed Christian leaders - MSN
Fri 07:00 - EWTN News
Lawmakers urge Trump to advocate for China’s release of Christian pastor at upcoming summit - EWTN News
Sun 02:53 - ANSA Mondo
China: Protestant pastor Ezra Jin released, he had been in prison since October
Sun 02:53 - ANSA Top News
China: Protestant pastor Ezra Jin released, he had been in prison since October
Sun 02:53 - ANSA Mondo
China: Protestant pastor Ezra Jin released, he had been in prison since October
Sun 08:34 - Le Monde.fr
China releases protestant pastor Ezra Jin - Le Monde.fr
Sun 08:54 - Al Jazeera English
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Sun 09:09 - Sky News (UK)
Chinese pastor freed after Donald Trump raised issue of his release with Xi Jinping
Sun 09:21 - DW All
China frees pastor after Trump raised case with Xi
Sun 09:21 - DW Top
China frees pastor after Trump raised case with Xi