Cross-party parliamentarians coordinating on PRC policy and human rights
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of Zion Church has been freed after more than 250 days in detention and has arrived in Los Angeles with his family. The release follows high-level discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Several Zion Church members remain in custody as Beijing tightens religious controls.
Taiwan is considering sending a coast guard vessel to participate in a joint exercise near the Philippines, with funding included in the 2027 budget. The plan follows a recent push by Taiwan to engage with democratic partners amid regional tensions; details on the number of vessels remain unclear.