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Chinese artist jailed over satiricalworks of ex-leader Mao Zedong

International rights groups have condemned the US-based artist's arrest, calling for his immediate release from prison.

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ABC News Australia25 Aug 2026, 02:25 pmUpdated 5h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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Chinese artist jailed over satirical works of ex-leader Mao Zedong

International rights groups have condemned the US-based artist's arrest, calling for his immediate release from prison.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia. Published 25 Aug 2026, 02:25 pm.

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