BEIJING (REUTERS).- China’s detention of internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei has sparked a petition urging his release, exposing alarm among the nation’s liberal intellectuals who see his case as a test of how far a crackdown to stifle dissent co…
Government of China Detention of Contemporary Artist Ai Weiwei Tests Depth of Crackdown
BEIJING (REUTERS).- China’s detention of internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei has sparked a petition urging his release, exposing alarm among the nation’s liberal intellectuals who see his case as a test of how far a crackdown to stifle dissent co…
Chinese: Pennsylvania Museum Never OK’d for Mummies Exhibit
PHILADELPHIA (AP).- A diplomatic official says two mummies and other ancient artifacts from China were never approved for display at the Philadelphia museum now embroiled in a dispute over the items. A Chinese embassy spokesman in Washington says the…
University of Pennsylvania Museum Removes Mummies After China Objects
PHILADELPHIA (AP).- A museum just days away from opening a long-awaited exhibit including two mummies and other historical artifacts from China is gutting the display of all objects at the request of Chinese officials, the museum announced Wednesday. …