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Chen Guangcheng

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World Jan 30

Where There’s Oppression, There’s Resistance: Chen Reflects on Future of China

World Jan 30

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Blind Lawyer Activist Fled China for U.S. After Two Years of House Arrest

Blind Lawyer Activist Fled China for U.S. After Two Years of House Arrest…

World Jan 30

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Chen Guangcheng: Chinese Government ‘Still Wants to Control Everything’

Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng told NewsHour senior correspondent Ray Suarez Wednesday that China's new leaders are more of the same "so I would not expect too much" by way of change.

By Larisa Epatko

World May 31

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Chinese Activist Chen: ‘I Do Want to Go Back to China’

Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng clarified Thursday that despite escaping house arrest last month and his alleged abuse by local authorities, he wants to return to China after studying law in the United States.

By Larisa Epatko

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Shields, Brooks on Bin Laden Politics, Chen Guangcheng, Jobs Report

Shields, Brooks on Bin Laden Politics, Chen Guangcheng, Jobs Report…

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Chen Might Soon Study in U.S., but Concerns About His Family, Friends Persist

Chen Might Soon Study in U.S., but Concerns About His Family, Friends Persist…

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May 03

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Chinese Dissident Chen Guangcheng’s Fate Remains Uncertain

"The government officials came into my home, wanted to beat my family to death," Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng said Thursday, indicating he now wants to leave China. Ray Suarez discussed the fast-moving saga of the blind activist with the AP's…

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Apr 30

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Blind Dissident’s Escape: an ‘Opportunity’ for Chinese Government?

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Apr 30

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After Escape, Chinese Dissident Reportedly Under U.S. Protection

The location of blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who escaped house arrest, remained a mystery Monday as U.S. and Chinese officials said as little as possible amid a delicate diplomatic situation just ahead of a high-level meeting between the nations.

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