China frees American pastor who US claims was wrongly jailed
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David Lin, an American pastor, was released by China after nearly 20 years in prison; he was sentenced to life in 2009 for contract fraud related to opening a Christian training center; his release follows US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi; Lin's daughter, Alice Lin, expressed her hopes for family reunification; the US State Department welcomed his release and highlighted ongoing concerns about unjust detentions in China; over 200 Americans are reportedly under coercive measures in China; a Congressional hearing on detained US citizens is scheduled soon.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3278635/china-frees-american-pastor-david-lin-who-us-claims-was-wrongly-jailed
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2024-09-15 20:57:13
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