Trump is pressured to demand the release of religious prisoners in China
US commission on religious freedom asks Trump to pressure Xi Jinping for the release of Catholics, Christians, and others jailed for practicing their faith in China.
TL;DR
- USCIRF urges President Trump to press China for the release of religious prisoners and an end to religious persecution.
- The commission requested Trump advocate for individuals like Jimmy Lai, Christian leaders, and others imprisoned for their faith.
- USCIRF highlighted that direct appeals from Trump have led to the release of some religious prisoners in China.
- The commission recommended that the U.S. Department of State redesignate China as a country of particular concern for religious freedom violations.
- USCIRF also called for Kyrgyzstan to be placed on a U.S. watchlist for its government's violations of religious freedom against Muslims and Christians.