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Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of slandering heroes and martyrs under Chinese law. The artist, known for creating provocative sculptures of former leader Mao Zedong, had already spent two years in detention before the sentencing. Rights groups have characterized the prosecution as an assault on artistic freedom.
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Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention Gao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of slandering…
