Trump Faces Pressure to Raise Religious Freedom and Security With Xi in Washington

President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to address human rights, religious freedom, and national security threats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Washington visit, beyond trade and technology issues. Faith leaders, lawmakers, and advocates gathered at the U.S. Capitol to urge Trump to raise cases of imprisoned Christians, including Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, who was freed after Trump mentioned his case at their last Beijing summit. Bipartisan resolutions also call for the release of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a Uyghur physician imprisoned for eight years. China analyst Gordon Chang warns Trump to confront Beijing over reported satellite support for Iran and aggressive patrols near Taiwan. The summit aims to steady strained relations, but advocates insist economic deals must not overshadow the plight of political prisoners.