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China, the US and the Fate of Blind Dissident Chen Guangcheng
Chen Guangcheng has been offered a fellowship in the US. How are the Chinese government and Obama Administration managing an historically awkward moment?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has been offered a fellowship at New York University. Will he be able to come? Will his family be safe at home? How are the Chinese government and the Obama Administration managing an historically awkward moment? Also, disappointing jobs numbers, and the Kentucky Derby and shadows over the Sport of Kings.
Banner image: In this handout photo provided by the US Embassy press office, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng (R) looks on as US Ambassador to China Gary Locke (L) talks on the phone May 2, 2012 in Beijing, China. Photo by US Embassy Beijing Press via Getty Images
