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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 4: Coming To America

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Escape and Sanctuary

This chapter discusses the escape of a legal activist seeking sanctuary at the US embassy in Beijing, the negotiations between Chinese and US officials, and the conundrum faced by the United States in protecting human rights while respecting jurisdiction. It also explores the involvement of Harold Koh in the State Department's decision and the legal justification for allowing the activist into the embassy.

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