NEW : Republicans , activists challenge the handling of the Chen case . The administration tries to integrate human rights with other issues in China dealings . The Chen case situation complicates high - level policy decisions . Expert : He escaped from house arrest last month and took refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing , setting off a behind-the-scenes diplomatic effort intended to prevent the situation from derailing the top-level meetings with Clinton and Geithner . Human rights should n't dominate other issues in a mature relationship .
NEW : Republicans , activists challenge the handling of the Chen case . The administration tries to integrate human rights with other issues in China dealings . The Chen case situation complicates high - level policy decisions . Expert : Human rights should n't dominate other issues in a mature relationship .