In this televised interview with France 24, Chen Guangcheng—Distinguished Fellow at The Catholic University of America’s Center for Human Rights—shares the remarkable story of his life, from growing up blind in rural China to becoming one of the world’s most courageous voices for justice. He recounts his grassroots legal advocacy on behalf of women and the disabled, his imprisonment for exposing forced abortions under China’s one-child policy, and his dramatic escape to the United States. The conversation offers a compelling look at his continued fight for human rights and the rule of law.
Wall Street Journal: Chen Guangcheng on Life After NYU
In this interview with The Wall Street Journal, Chen Guangcheng reflects on his visit to Taipei following the contentious conclusion of his fellowship at New York University. Speaking with journalist Jenny Hsu, Chen offers personal insights into his family life, discusses the political pressures surrounding his departure from NYU, and shares his vision for the future of human rights advocacy. The conversation provides a candid and thoughtful look at the challenges faced by dissidents living in exile—and the hope that continues to drive their mission.
Al Jazeera: Inside Story - How does China define human rights?
This news segment captures the aftermath of Chen Guangcheng’s dramatic arrival in the United States, following weeks of intense diplomacy between Beijing and Washington. The panel—including Simon Shen, David Finkelstein, and Mei Renyi—discusses the broader implications of Chen’s escape from house arrest in China and what his case reveals about the state of human rights under the Chinese Communist Party. The conversation explores whether Chen’s experience is unique or indicative of deeper systemic repression, offering viewers an informed perspective on international relations, civil liberties, and the role of activism in authoritarian regimes.
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