The World: Mary Kay Magistad discusses the authority of local Chinese officials
US and Chinese officials are reportedly close to a deal allowing dissident Chen Guangcheng asylum in the United States. Chen is believed to be under the protection of US diplomats in Beijing, and could be at the Embassy. Chen is blind but managed to escape house arrest a week ago. Marco Werman discusses the Chen case with Mary Kay Magistad. Here Mary Kay discusses the authority of local Chinese authorities.
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