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I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
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The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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