Chinese Pastor Freed on July 4 Weekend Scared Beijing by Popularizing Zoom Worship During the Pandemic

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released this weekend after President Donald Trump requested his release from Chinese authorities. Jin Mingri had been detained after organizing online worship services through Zoom during pandemic lockdowns, which attracted a large congregation. Chinese authorities had restricted his activities due to concerns about the scale of his religious gatherings conducted remotely.

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