China’s Misrule of Law

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Even if a way out of the diplomatic debacle involving Chinese human-rights activist Chen Guangcheng is at hand, much about the case remains troubling. In particular, despite more than three decades of legal reform in China, Chen had little recourse to fight harassment and house arrest at the hands of the Chinese authorities.

PHILADELPHIA – A last-minute deal between the United States and China may afford human-rights lawyer and activist Chen Guangcheng the opportunity to enroll in law school in New York. But, even if a way out of the diplomatic debacle is at hand, much about the case remains troubling. In particular, despite more than three decades of legal reform in China, Chen had precious little recourse to fight harassment and house arrest at the hands of the Chinese authorities.

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