The whirlpool of events surrounding Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng had a certain reality TV feel about it in the U.S. this week. It was unclear what might happen next, with cameras, a social media frenzy and unexpected calls to U.S. lawmakers all making for quite a show. With Chinese officials asking for an apology while agreeing to a deal to guarantee Chen’s safety, only then to apparently break that deal within hours, we’ve been given a glimpse of Chinese intentions. But while reality shows are generally harmless, this real life drama has serious implications for U.S.-China relations.
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