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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Aug 25, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to 3 years in prison
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A Chinese court sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes” over satirical artworks, including statues depicting Mao Zedong. Gao, a U.S.-based artist, was arrested in China in August 2024 and has been in official custody since then, according to his wife.
WHO: Sanhei People's Court
WHAT: Sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison over satirical artworks deemed to insult revolutionary figures
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE: Hebei, China
WHY: He was convicted for works that authorities said infringed upon the reputation of heroes by insulting revolutionary figures, including Mao Zedong.
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