Chinese pastor released from prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping

Ezra Jin Mingri, a prominent Chinese pastor who founded Beijing’s Zion Church, has been released from prison following an intervention by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who raised his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mingri was detained in October during one of China's most significant crackdowns on a church in decades. His release underscores the complex interplay between religious freedom and international diplomacy, highlighting how global leaders can sometimes influence local human rights issues. This case also sheds light on China’s ongoing tensions with religious groups and the role of foreign intervention in domestic legal matters.