In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the case of Xia Fugang, a Henan farmer accused of attacking a local Communist Party official. After Xia fled into the countryside, authorities launched a massive search while local residents reportedly helped him evade capture.
Chen examines the public reaction to Xia’s case, including widespread anger over corruption and the lack of legal recourse in China. He also provides a later update on Xia’s eventual capture and the backlash against the man who reported him.