Advocacy Campaign Launched for Return of Ailing Pastor John Cao from China
Based on 2 sources Updated 2 days ago
The international organization ChinaAid has initiated a petition and advocacy campaign seeking the return of Pastor John Cao to the United States. Pastor Cao, who holds American citizenship, has been unable to leave China since his 2024 release from a seven-year prison sentence. He was originally incarcerated for his missionary work along the China-Myanmar border, where he established 16 schools serving local communities.
Supporters report that Pastor Cao is currently suffering from advanced prostate cancer, leading to urgent calls for his humanitarian release. The campaign is urging President Donald Trump to address the pastor's situation directly during his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24. Advocates are requesting public support through the petition to help reunite the pastor with his wife and sons, who reside in the U.S.