The Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is seeking entry into the United States rather than remaining in China. Chen escaped house arrest and took refuge at the U.S. embassy last week. He was freed under a deal with the Chinese government but now says he fears for his family’s safety and would like to emigrate abroad. The State Department says it will confer with Chen on his plans. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is currently in China, and Chen says he hopes to return with her to Washington.