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Chen Guangcheng Leaves the U.S. Embassy

Here are reactions and continuing coverage from our correspondents and others across the Web to the case of Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese dissident, who left the American Embassy in Beijing after getting assurances from the Chinese government that he would remain safe, according to U.S. officia

  1. #Chen talks with #CNN @StanGrantCNN, fears for his life in #China and wants to leave as soon as possible
  2. Our latest on #Chen #Guangcheng, his exit from the U.S. Embassy, and the controversy over his safety: nyti.ms/JTtkSF
  3. The Associated Press reports that there are threats made against Mr. Chen.
  4. Blind activist says Chinese authorities threatened to kill his wife if he didn't leave American Embassy: apne.ws/JT2gCW -ldh
  5. .@tengbiao: "I asked Guangcheng: There's word that you were threatened? He said: Yes, that's very right. This afternoon, at Chaoyang...
  6. Background briefing with senior @StateDept officials on Chen Guangcheng: go.usa.gov/Vrf
  7. Remember also that if Chen gets disappeared again, the Obama administration will be humiliated.
  8. Here's an English account of the threats reportedly made by Chinese officials against Chen apne.ws/JCMCdx
  9. Clinton "pleased" with role US played in Chen Guangcheng affair. Solution that keeps him in China "reflected his choices and our values."
  10. Blind Chinese Dissident Leaves U.S. Embassy for Medical Treatment nyti.ms/K1BW7N
  11. Mr. Chen escapes from house arrest.
  12. For more on Chen Guangcheng, here is some of our previous coverage.

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