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Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Faces Secret Trial for 'Slandering Heroes' After Mocking Mao
Contemporary artist Gao Zhen is set to stand trial in China for 'slandering heroes and martyrs' of the Communist Party, facing potential imprisonment for artwork allegedly mocking Mao Zedong, with the proceedings reportedly being held in secret.
30 Mar, 03:44 — 31 Mar, 01:06
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NYTMostly Factual31d ago
Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial
Gao Zhen, who emigrated to the United States years ago, was arrested during a visit to China and now faces up to three years in prison for artwork.
By Lily Kuo
Read full article →NPRHigh30d ago
Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs'
Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate.
By Emily Feng
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual30d ago
The secret trial of a Chinese artist accused of mocking Mao Zedong
The trial, where the artist faces suspicion of slandering China's heroes, will not be open to the public.
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First report: NYT · 30 Mar, 03:44|Full coverage: 3 · 21h|Window: 21h
