(CNN) -- Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities. United Airlines Flight 88 landed at New York/Newark Liberty International Airport to little fanfare after the U.S. State Department prohibited public and media access. Traveling with Chen were his wife and two children. Less than two hours later, Chen, 40, spoke from New York University, where he will participate in a fellowship.
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Chen expresses gratitude, asks for justice in China
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Actor Christian Bale, who tried to visit Chen in China, wants to meet him in U.S.
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Chen will be able to pursue his studies in the U.S.
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Chen's escape from house arrest and refuge in the U.S. Embassy caused diplomatic tensions
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