Grace Jin Drexel
Coverage of Grace Jin Drexel in the Nexus archive.
- Daughter of pastor released from Chinese prison recounts being reunited with her father
Pastor Ezra Jin was released from a Chinese prison after over 250 days for running an unregistered church and has arrived in the U.S. His daughter, human rights activist Grace Jin Drexel, discussed his story on The Takeout.
- China releases protestant pastor Ezra Jin
China has released Protestant pastor Ezra Jin. His daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas.
- Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the underground Zion Church in China was released and arrived in Los Angeles after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a May meeting. The pastor's family thanked Trump and attributed his release to Xi's direct intervention, while rights groups noted the detention was part of a broader crackdown on religious freedom in China.
- Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, detained in China in October, was released and arrived in Los Angeles after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Rights advocates confirmed his release and reunion with family.
- Daughter of detained Chinese pastor says she has 'hope' after learning Trump may raise case with Xi Jinping
The daughter of detained Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri has hope after learning President Donald Trump may raise her father's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Her father is among dozens of religious leaders detained in China due to pressure on underground Christian groups. The family hopes for his release and reunion with his American family.