Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese Diaspora, and the Quiet Revolution of the Opinions in China
In many ways, the ongoing political confrontation with regard to the blind human rights activist Mr Chen Guangcheng is nothing new. Mr Chen, who has seen his fate tossed about by behind-the-door negotiations between Chinese and American diplomat since his daring escape to the US Embassy from years-long house arrest in his rural hometown in Shandong Province, seems to be just another figure that portrays the damning and ever-so-embarrassing situation of human rights violation in China. Yet, scratch below the surface of all the usual opinions and a new picture seems to emerge.