The name and photo of Chen Guangchen have appeared several times on this blog and it is good news that he has managed to make a daring escape from his brutally enforced house arrest and taken refuge at the US Embassy. He is something of an embarrassment it seems, because everyone wants to keep on good terms with China and the Chinese government does not want to lose face. When will they understand that they have already brought shame on the good people of China?
Chen Guangchen is also an embarrassment for some in the western media. He is usually referred to as an "activist" but some articles do not even mention what his activism sought to fight against, namely forced abortion and sterilisation in the name of China's one child policy.
Say a prayer for Chen Guangchen and his family. Apparently one of the "face-saving" ways for him to get out of the country is to be sent for "medical treatment." Let us pray that something like that happens and we can hear him speak in the West.
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What is happening to his family? Will they not be penalized for this?
This morning on the news, he was sent to a hospital in Beijing for medical attention. I am worried about this brave man, who spoke out against the one child policy, forced abortions and sterilizations. God bless him and China. We need more missionaries and vocations there.
Yes, the welfare both of Chen Guangchen and his family are a cause of great concern.
My old school friend Andy Webster picked his wife Yin up from Heathrow Airport yesterday. Yin has been in Beijing for 2/3 months caring for her elderly parents.
Our Lady of China pray for us!
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