Un artiste chinois condamné à trois ans de prison pour des sculptures de Mao
A Chinese artist sentenced to three years in prison for sculptures of Mao
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A famous Chinese artist received a three-year prison sentence.
Gao Zhen was convicted for his sculptures of Mao Zedong.
The court said that his art insults the heroes of China.
The secret trial lasted only one day.
Gao Zhen is known for his satirical works with his brother.
Many people think that this decision limits freedom.
The artist is sixty-eight years old and he now lives in the United States.
He was arrested during a trip to visit his family.
This new law protects the image of former Chinese leaders.
Human rights organizations criticize this harsh judgment.
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