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- On October 10-11, 2025, Chinese authorities arrested nearly 30 members of the unofficial Zion Protestant Church, including founder Ezra Jin Mingri.
- Human Rights Watch condemned the detentions as part of an escalating crackdown on religious freedom under President Xi Jinping.
- Since 2016, the government has intensified control over religious practices, demolishing churches and restricting access to religious materials.
- The Zion Church has called for the release of all detained members.
