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Ai's mother Gao Ying is correct; the party-state's revocation of the business license of Ai Weiwei's art company amounts to mere governmental retaliation against Ai for having been outspoken in his criticism of one-party authoritarian rule. Party leaders have forced Ai Weiwei to wear tiny shoes that pinch his feet, a typical form of punishment by the CCP, which has been notoriously vindictive and intolerant towards criticism, especially since the June 1989 military crackdown.
Oct 03, 2012 12:18 PM
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