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Chinese Government Dismisses International Concerns Over Missing Artist Ai Weiwei

BEIJING (AP).- A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesday brushed aside international concerns over the fate of a prominent artist and activist missing since the weekend, calling him a maverick who lacks respect for the country’s laws. Human rights gro…

Chinese Government Dismisses International Concerns Over Missing Artist Ai Weiwei

BEIJING (AP).- A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesday brushed aside international concerns over the fate of a prominent artist and activist missing since the weekend, calling him a maverick who lacks respect for the country’s laws. Human rights gro…

Mammoth Sculpture of the Ancient Philosopher Confucius Shows Up on China’s Tiananmen Square

BEIJING (AP).- There’s a new face keeping Chairman Mao company on Tiananmen Square. A mammoth sculpture of the ancient philosopher Confucius was unveiled this week off one side of the vast plaza. It’s a jarring juxtaposition for a square the ruling Co…

Mammoth Sculpture of the Ancient Philosopher Confucius Shows Up on China’s Tiananmen Square

BEIJING (AP).- There’s a new face keeping Chairman Mao company on Tiananmen Square. A mammoth sculpture of the ancient philosopher Confucius was unveiled this week off one side of the vast plaza. It’s a jarring juxtaposition for a square the ruling Co…

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