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

- Published: 2026-07-17T12:46:57Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T00:15:28Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/world/asia/ezra-jin-china-pastor-trump.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

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