/tags/chen-guangcheng Chen Guangcheng en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-17/rights-activist-chen-says-china-pressured-nyu-to-force-him-out Chen Guangcheng says the work of Chinese Communists in the American academic circle is far greater than people realize. New York University, which helped defuse a diplomatic crisis Chen sparked last year, denied the allegations. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-17/rights-activist-chen-says-china-pressured-nyu-to-force-him-out Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-11-04/can-chinas-legal-system-change Chen Guangcheng, a blind Chinese lawyer, made international headlines when he escaped house arrest back in April. Now at New York University studying law, he remains a fierce critic of the Chinese legal system, but believes it can be changed. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-11-04/can-chinas-legal-system-change Frank Langfitt /npr-news/2012-05-21/for-chinese-dissidents-exile-can-mean-irrelevancy Chinese activists have often fallen off the radar after leaving their homeland. Activist Chen Guangcheng is now safely in America, but hopes he can still play a role in China, where he fought forced abortions and sought to improve conditions for the disabled. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-21/for-chinese-dissidents-exile-can-mean-irrelevancy Michele Kelemen /npr-news/2012-05-20/after-chinese-activists-arrival-rest-and-relief U.S. diplomats can breathe a little easier knowing Chen Guangcheng is in the U.S. and the weeks of difficult negotiations and high drama are behind them. Chen arrived Saturday with his wife and two children in New York, where he has a fellowship to study. Sun, 20 May 2012 07:39:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-20/after-chinese-activists-arrival-rest-and-relief Michele Kelemen /npr-news/2012-05-19/chinese-activist-arrives-in-new-york-city Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose escape from house arrest sparked a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and China, flew to the U.S. with his wife and two children. He reportedly will be studying law at New York University. Sat, 19 May 2012 21:48:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-19/chinese-activist-arrives-in-new-york-city Melisa Goh /npr-news/2012-05-19/dissident-leaves-china-for-u-s Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his family are due to arrive in Newark this evening after a surprise early-morning flight from Beijing. Host Guy Raz gets the latest from NPR's Michele Kelemen, who's been following the story. Sat, 19 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-19/dissident-leaves-china-for-u-s /npr-news/2012-05-19/chinese-activist-leaves-beijing-for-u-s Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his family have been cleared to leave China and travel to the U.S. They are scheduled to land in Newark, N.J., on Saturday afternoon. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Frank Langfitt about the latest developments. Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-19/chinese-activist-leaves-beijing-for-u-s /npr-news/2012-05-17/activist-chen-may-soon-have-passport-be-able-to-leave-china Chinese authorities have his completed application now, and have indicated that Chen and his family may get their passports within about two weeks. But Chen says he hasn't gotten a firm promise. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-17/activist-chen-may-soon-have-passport-be-able-to-leave-china Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-05-10/chinese-activist-tells-of-crazy-retaliation-against-his-family Legal activist Chen Guangcheng says members of his family are being targeted by local authorities in his home province. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-10/chinese-activist-tells-of-crazy-retaliation-against-his-family Scott Neuman /2012-05-10/top-stories-bombing-in-syria-obamas-evolution-on-gay-marriage Top stories include a large suicide bombing in Syria that's killed at least 50 people; and how President Obama changed his position on same sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:32:00 GMT /2012-05-10/top-stories-bombing-in-syria-obamas-evolution-on-gay-marriage Korva Coleman