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- May 07, 2013
Ai Weiwei of China is one of four artists who will represent Germany at the Venice Biennale in June. In a SPIEGEL interview, the artist discusses how he will participate in the event despite a travel ban imposed on him by the Chinese government. more... [ Forum ]
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- April 30, 2013
In an interview, Chinese artist Zhao Zhao, who has a new exhibition in Berlin, discusses the state harassment he has experienced, his role as a troublemaker and why, recently, he is spending more time on his art than activism. more... [ Forum ]
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- March 08, 2013
Xiao Bin is gay, but has been married to a woman for the last seven years. His fate is no different from that of up to 90 percent of gay men in China. The society is slowly changing, but pressures heaped on same-sex couples remain huge. By Stefan Schultz in Tianjin, China more... [ Forum ]
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- February 26, 2013
For the first time since receiving the Nobel Prize in literature, controversial Chinese author Mo Yan has consented to an interview. Many have accused him of being too close to the regime. But he rejects the charge and finds sharp words for his detractors. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 07, 2013
Since the discovery in mid-November of the bodies of five young boys in China's Guizhou province, the Chinese leadership has sought to distract attention from the case. Reporting on the deaths by SPIEGEL was also hindered. By Bernhard Zand more... [ Forum ]
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- November 02, 2012
The time of autocratic rule has passed for China's Communist Party. At one time it was understood that the people would obey, and everyone would get rich in return. But economic success will no longer suffice. Now the Chinese are demanding freedom and security too. By Bernhard Zand in Beijing more...
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- October 15, 2012
The decision last week to award the Nobel Prize in literature to Chinese author Mo Yan has not been the cause for universal celebration. Dissidents are criticizing the choice. In interviews with SPIEGEL, award-winning Chinese writer Liao Yiwu says he is "stunned" by the choice, and German novelist Martin Walser argues the recipient's work is "extremely critical and very open". more... [ Forum ]
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- October 12, 2012
Beijing is elated, but critics are questioning whether the Swedish Academy sent the right message to China's regime by awarding apolitical writer Mo Yan this year's Nobel Prize in literature. German editorialists on Friday acknowledge his talent, but urge a continued focus on human rights. more...
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- October 04, 2012
The sex and corruption scandals surrounding Bo Xilai looked set to damage China's communists ahead of the upcoming transition of power. But the party moved quickly and decisively, and may have strengthened its hold on power in the process. By Bernhard Zand more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 04, 2012
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, 55, discusses his struggle with the government, the silence over his case in the domestic media and designated party leader Xi Jinping, who is soon expected to become China's next leader. more... [ Forum ]
