Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled the actions hostility toward Christians and called for the immediate release of detained leaders.
• The Wall Street Journal reported that more than 20 people associated with Zion Church were detained or are missing in recent days.
• Advocacy group ChinaAid said overnight raids across multiple cities swept up about 30 pastors and church leaders, describing a coordinated crackdown.
• Financial Express, citing church and advocacy sources, reported that Pastor Jin Mingri, also known as Ezra Jin, was taken into custody after a late-night home search.
• The United States said it will continue to raise concerns over religious freedom in China, and there has been no public comment from Chinese authorities.