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Ai Weiwei fans raise funds to pay his massive tax bill

Ai Weiwei fans raise funds to pay his massive tax bill

In a strong affront to the Chinese government’s attempt to censor artists and internet users, fans of the artist Ai Weiwei have raised more than $830,000 in three days through social media to help the artist fight a $2.4 million tax bill from the state.

 

Dissident Artist Says China Is Seeking $2.4 Million in Back Taxes

Dissident Artist Says China Is Seeking $2.4 Million in Back Taxes

Ai Weiwei, the dissident artist whose secret detention earlier this year stirred an international outcry, has been given two weeks to pay $2.4 million in back taxes and penalties, he said Tuesday.

Senh: Despite all of the positive developments in China's economy and global status, it's stuff like this that's scary. You just simply can't criticize the Chinese government, or they'll come after you with fake charges.

 

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