CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-138658
Jin Mingri and Zion Church arrests and 2026 release
Date
2025-10
Location
Multiple locations in China (arrests); Beihai, Guangxi (custody); Washington, D.C., U.S. (post-release meeting)
Event Type
Detention · Release
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Religion or Belief · Freedom of Association
Record ID
CNHRA-E-138658
Summary
Jin was detained in October 2025 during arrests targeting Zion Church across several regions. USCIRF records custody at Beihai Detention Center, allegations of illegal use of information networks and illegal business activity, and the detention of numerous church leaders and members.[1]
Description
Jin was detained in October 2025 during arrests targeting Zion Church across several regions. USCIRF records custody at Beihai Detention Center, allegations of illegal use of information networks and illegal business activity, and the detention of numerous church leaders and members.[1]
USCIRF’s update records Jin’s release in July 2026. Durbin’s July 23 meeting statement confirms his presence in the United States and also calls for the release of other Zion Church members still detained.[1][2]
Developments
Multiple Zion Church arrests
Jin and numerous church leaders and members were detained in a multi-region operation. He was held in Beihai, with USCIRF listing information-network and illegal-business allegations.[1]
Released and travels to the United States
Meets Durbin in Washington
Durbin’s office published a meeting statement confirming Jin’s release and arrival in the United States. It also noted that other Zion members remained detained and called for their release.[2]
Related People
Organizations
No organizations have been added.
Documents
No documents have been added to this record yet.
Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-500138USCIRF
Evidence location: Religious activity and 2018 closure; October 2025 arrests and Beihai detention; July 2026 release update.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-398316Office of Senator Dick Durbin
Evidence location: July 23, 2026 office meeting statement: Jin’s release and other members still detained.