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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