Susan Moeller

VIDEO: Story of Chen Guangcheng resembles Hollywood movie

Chen Guangcheng, who perhaps will be coming to the United States to study law, has a story that seems like it’s come straight out of a Hollywood movie studio. Experts say that’s probably intentional — with Chinese activists becoming more sophisticated about how they can appeal to an American audience.

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