Mr. Chen said there are no signs of an epidemic but noted the approaching springtime is the key period to prevent disease.

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First, Mr. Chen said he wanted to stay in China.

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As you have said, Mr. Chen told State Department officials that he wanted to stay in China.

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"The pop people think it's too weird and the weird people think it's too pop, " Mr. Bing said of Fol Chen's music.

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Mrs Clinton said she was glad to have the chance to speak to Mr Chen and "to congratulate him on being reunited with his wife and children".

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