Protesters in Taiwan voice their support for Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng.<br/> <br />The self-taught legal activist escaped house arrest last month and was taken in by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.<br/> <br />After six days U.S. officials took him to a Beijing hospital to receive treatment for a broken foot as part of a delicate deal between diplomats.<br/> <br />But Chen says since being there, he has not able to meet with U.S. representatives, and he fears for the safety of his family.<br/> <br />China analyst Willy Lam said Washington should have been more sceptical of Beijing's promise for Chen's safety.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF CHINA STUDIES AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, WILLY LAM SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think the U.S. made a mistake by believing in the promises made by the Chinese authorities about guaranteeing Chen's safety as well as the safety of his family, because I don't think the U.S. should really put a lot of credence in the pledges made by the Chinese government. Because, after all, there have been numerous cases when the Chinese government has mistreated large numbers of dissidents."<br/> <br />The issue has cast a shadow over this week's visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for talks intended to improve ties between the world's two biggest economies.<br/> <br />Lily Grimes, Reuters
