Chen Guangcheng says China tightens curbs on his family

Chinese authorities appear to have increased pressure on the family of blind activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled house arrest last month and spent six days in the US embassy. 

The activist has fears about the safety of his family in his home province.

Mr Chen's nephew is suspected of attempted murder after injuring three men with a kitchen knife who broke into his house, his lawyer says.

His brother and sister-in-law also appear to be under house arrest.

The activist, who hopes to go to the US with his wife and children to study, told the BBC he fears that retribution against him has begun.

He is currently in hospital in Beijing awaiting the completion of paperwork to allow him to leave for America, but he has limited information about what is happening in his home province of Shandong.         Read Here