Editor, The Age: The key role of the individual in history is highlighted in ‘Escape From Shandong’ (The Age, 3 May 12) as Chen Guangcheng`s actions for human rights are documented.
The world is watching as this brave, 40-year-old, blind lawyer is being persecuted for defending women who were subjected to late-term abortions and sterilisations under strict family-planning policies.
Chen`s actions in fanning the winds of change in China by appealing to the nation`s leaders, at the same time as his country`s economic progress provides the foundation for democratic rights for its hard-working citizens, deserves world-wide support
– Keith McEwan, CLA member, Castlemaine, Vic