Activist's departure from NYU draws fear of Chinese pressure

Jun 19, 2013 - 05:22 pm .- Amid reports that blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng is being asked to leave New York University, some human rights defenders are worried that the decision was influenced by the Chinese government.

State Department asked to aid Chen Guangcheng's nephew

May 15, 2013 - 05:04 pm .- A bipartisan coalition of Congress members has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, calling for government action to protect the family members of Chinese pro-life leader Chen Guangcheng.

Blind activist appeals to US over China's human rights abuses

Apr 11, 2013 - 04:34 pm .- Blind Chinese human rights activist and lawyer Chen Guangcheng criticized China for its human rights abuses and asked that the United States holds the foreign country responsible for its actions.

GQ magazine names pro-life activist 'Rebel of the Year'

Nov 29, 2012 - 12:04 am .- A secular men's magazine has praised Chinese anti-abortion advocate Chen Guangcheng in its December 2012 issue, placing him on the list of “Man of the Year.”

Congressional leaders support Chinese pro-life activist

Aug 3, 2012 - 04:07 am .- Bipartisan leaders of Congress came together in the nation’s capital on Aug. 1 to meet with and offer their support to Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng.

Photo sparks global outrage over China's one-child policy

Jun 18, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have used social networks to protest China's one-child policy after a photo surfaced of an unconscious mother lying next to her seven-month old aborted fetus.

Chen arrives in US as family, friends remain vulnerable in China

May 22, 2012 - 12:05 am .- Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family have arrived safely in the United States, but reports indicate that his supporters may still be facing violence at the hands of Chinese government.

Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends

May 16, 2012 - 07:00 pm .- A hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng, as well as his family, friends and the women he sought to protect from China’s brutal one-child policy.