Chinese artist Gao Zhen jailed over satirical Mao statues
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-25 22:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Asia, China, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes” over his satirical works of art, including statues of China’s former leader Mao Zedong.
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