The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
Originally reported by BBC Entertainment & Arts
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