Chen Guangcheng is a blind lawyer and democracy activist who escaped China jail

Chen Guangcheng calls for reform gives activists in nation’s jails support

Blind activist urges no compromise on changing China

AFP – Dissident Chen Guangcheng voiced confidence Tuesday that China’s political system will eventually open up as he urged fellow activists and the United States not to compromise on human rights. In an address in the US Capitol complex, the blind self-taught lawyer offered his most philosophical remarks.

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