A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of various religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, Hui Muslims, and Tibetan Buddhists. It specifically highlights the recent abduction and detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri, founder of Beijing Zion Church, along with over 20 other church members, marking a significant crackdown on Christian urban house churches. The resolution notes the CCP's consistent efforts to "Sinicize" religion, leading to actions like burning Bibles, imprisoning believers, and destroying religious structures. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to those facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin and all other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, the resolution demands that China respect the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and cease all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities and entities, in line with international agreements it has signed.
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
USA119th CongressSRES-463| Senate
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of various religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, Hui Muslims, and Tibetan Buddhists. It specifically highlights the recent abduction and detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri, founder of Beijing Zion Church, along with over 20 other church members, marking a significant crackdown on Christian urban house churches. The resolution notes the CCP's consistent efforts to "Sinicize" religion, leading to actions like burning Bibles, imprisoning believers, and destroying religious structures. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to those facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin and all other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, the resolution demands that China respect the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and cease all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities and entities, in line with international agreements it has signed.