Calls Grow for Trump to Press Xi on Religious Freedom, Security Threats During US Visit

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As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States this week, pressure is mounting on President Donald Trump to confront Beijing on more than trade and technology. Faith leaders, human rights advocates, lawmakers, and China hawks want Trump to press Xi on religious persecution, political prisoners, national security threats, and China's growing global reach. That message was recently echoed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where faith leaders, advocates, and families of victims gathered in prayer and called for the release of Christians imprisoned in China for practicing their faith. Read the full story from CBN's Kelly Wright: https://cbn.com/news/world/calls-grow-trump-press-xi-religious-freedom-security-threats-during-us-visit Give to CBN: https://go.cbn.com/un2xC Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to th

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