SRES 728
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:23 PM
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This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize the release of several individuals detained by the People’s Republic of China, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat. The resolution highlights concerns about these detentions, citing allegations of politically motivated charges and restrictions on access to medical care and family contact. It also references previous efforts to advocate for their release and reaffirms the United States’ commitment to protecting political and religious freedoms globally.
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