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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 5: Guangcheng’s Year of Living Famously
Feb 3, 2024
Blind activist Chen Guangcheng's journey from China to the US and his glamorous welcome, followed by the cracks that appear beneath the surface. Discussions on his arrival, negotiations for a book deal, criticism and praise for Bob Fu, tension and political manipulation, controversy over forced sterilization, and differing interpretations of an incident and concerns about reputation and freedom of speech.
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- Guangcheng's arrival in the US as a dissident leads to tensions over control, gratitude, and political agendas.
- Conflicts arise between NYU staff and Guangcheng's supporters over his involvement in partisan politics and US-China relations.
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