News Alert: Escaped dissident said to be under protection of U.S. diplomats in China

	Friday, April 27, 2012 11:18:48 AM NEWS ALERT Escaped dissident said to be under protection of U.S. diplomats in China Chen Guangcheng, the blind, self-taught lawyer known for outspoken opposition to China's forced abortion and sterilization policies, has fled house arrest and is being protected by U.S. diplomats in Beijing, a friend and fellow activist said. The U.S. State Department would not confirm or deny that it was sheltering Chen or comment on his status, days before Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is due to visit China for political and economic talks. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/blind-chinese-lawyer-activist-escapes-house-arrest/2012/04/27/gIQAdzTAlT_story.html Or visit washingtonpost.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy