Blind Chinese Activist Leaves U.S. Embassy

Human rights activist Chen Guangcheng appears on YouTube after slipping away from house arrest. CNN

Blind Chinese Activist Leaves U.S. Embassy With 'Clear Assurances He's Free'... As China Demands Apology From America -- Daily Mail

* Chen Guangchen 'to receive medical care and be reunited with family'
* Self-taught lawyer had fled house arrest and was given sanctuary by U.S.
* U.S. official says Chen did NOT request asylum in America
* Hillary Clinton walks into diplomatic storm, in two days of strategic talks

The blind 'barefoot' Chinese activist at the centre of a diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing left the U.S. Embassy today to receive medical care and be reunited with this family.

Chen Guangcheng's departure from the embassy came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing for two days of annual strategic talks.

It is not yet clear whether self-taught lawyer Chen, whose situation is threatening to overshadow the talks, will remain in China with his family after receiving medical care.

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Update #1: Chinese activist leaves U.S. Embassy on 'own volition' -- CNN
Update #2: Chinese activist leaves U.S. Embassy on 'own volition' -- CNN
Update #3: Chen Guangcheng to stay in China after authorities pledge to assure his safety -- The Guardian

My Comment: I do not know if Chen Guangcheng will still be safe from Chinese authorities, but I know that this person is happy that this case has been resolved (for now).