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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 4: Coming To America
Jan 27, 2024
Legal activist Guangcheng escapes house arrest and seeks sanctuary at the US embassy in Beijing, triggering intense negotiations between the US and China. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the US in protecting human rights while respecting jurisdiction. It also delves into Guangcheng's decision to reject a deal and his quest for freedom, which leads to negative press coverage for the Obama administration.
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- Chen Guangcheng escapes house arrest and seeks refuge in the US embassy, setting off a diplomatic maelstrom between the US and China.
- The US government engages in a debate over granting asylum to Guangcheng, highlighting the clash between American values and concerns about diplomatic implications.
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The Escape and the Plan
Chen Guangcheng escapes from house arrest and seeks refuge in the US embassy. He comes up with a plan to ask the Americans for sanctuary, believing that as a legal activist, he would have better luck than corrupt officials. Activists help him reach out to the human rights officer at the US embassy, and a car is sent to meet him. After a tense and risky transfer, he lands in the backseat of the embassy car.
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