Ai Weiwei at large!
The artist did not say under what conditions he was released. Xinhua News Agency reported that he confessed to his "economic crimes"
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Today news agency "Xinhua" reported the release of Chinese dissident Aya Weiwei. artist held in custody for almost three months, from April 3 . Chinese government put forward a number of accusations against Aya, including the "economic crimes» , and specifically - failing to pay "large number" of tax .
On post, "Xinhua," the artist was released, because he "admitted his crime and also because of his chronic illness." According to the agency, the decision to release Aya influenced by the fact that the artist has repeatedly expressed his desire to pay taxes.
reporters came to the rescue to the house of Aya after it became aware of his release from the explanations the artist never received. "I can not add anything, since he was released on bail." Noticeably haggard Ai Weiwei assured reporters that he was all right and that his health was out of danger.
sudden release Aya Weiwei occurred shortly before a planned visit to Europe, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao ( Wen Jiabao). Recall that the governmental and public organizations in Europe and the United States were sharply criticized the actions of the Government of China on dissidents in general and specifically Aya Weiwei: Artist in detention saw political overtones, and demanded his immediate release. A representative of Human Rights Watch Felim Cain (Phelim Kine) believes that if it was not active international advocate for Aja - the artist can hardly be released.
representative of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was pleased to release the artist. According to her, it's only a "first step" - the case against Aya requires further clarification.
sculptor Anish Kapoor, an active supporter of Aya during these months and in protest overturned his exhibition in Beijing , said that" he was grateful for his release, but did not think that artists should be exhibited in China until the final resolution of the case ».
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