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Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
August 26 2026, 08:00
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts
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