Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng is released.09/09/2010September 9, 2010Chen is one of China's most prominent rights activists. He overcame blindness in early childhood and studied law to redress citizens' problems.https://p.dw.com/p/P7vLAdvertisement Chen drew attention in 2005 when he accused officials in Shandong of enforcing late term abortions. Chinese rules are very strict. Most couples with one child stay in cities while those with two children are sent to the countryside.Image: AP Photo/Supporters of Chen Guangcheng