Chinese Blind Activist Arrives in US

BEIJING, CHINA (BosNewsLife)– A blind Chinese activist who was supported by Christians in fighting against forced abortions and defending the disabled has left China for the United States, ending a near month diplomatic standoff between the two nations, witnesses said.

Chen Guangcheng, 40, was reportedly hurriedly taken from a hospital Saturday, May 19, to board United Airlines Flight 88, which took off in the afternoon from Beijing International Airport.

The flight was arrived in Newark in the U.S. State of New Jersey Saturday evening local time.

In published remarks Chen said Chinese officials suddenly told him to pack his bags and that he was informed he would leave later in the day.