

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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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Escape and Sanctuary
03:33 • 11min
The Case of Fan and Guangchang
14:21 • 7min
Negotiations and Pressure
21:31 • 11min
Abandonment and Encouragement for Escape
32:53 • 4min
Guangchun's Escape to the US
36:44 • 14min
Outro and Sponsor Advertisement
50:40 • 2min