Chen Guangcheng
Chen Guangcheng (born November 12, 1971) is a Chinese civil rights activist who has worked on human rights issues in rural areas of the People's Republic of China. Blind from an early age and self-taught in the law, Chen is frequently described as a "barefoot lawyer" who advocates for women's rights, land rights, and the welfare of the poor.
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Chen at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on May 1, 2012 | |
| Born | November 12, 1971 |
| Nationality | American (since 2021) Chinese (former) |
| Alma mater | Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| Occupation | Civil rights activist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Anti-corruption activism |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Yuan Weijing |
| Children | Chen Kerui Chen Kesi |
| Awards | Time 100 (2006) Ramon Magsaysay Award (2007) |
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| Simplified Chinese | 陈光诚 | ||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 陳光誠 | ||||||||
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