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China frees Christian prisoner amid ongoing persecution

The imprisonment of Gou Zhongcan, left, and destruction of a megachurch are among the latest examples of China's crackdown on religious liberty. CHINA AID/Special

Posted Monday, October 28, 2019 12:01 pm

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China frees Christian prisoner amid ongoing persecution

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