Although most analysts consider a full-blown crackdown unlikely, fears of worse to come have hovered over Hong Kong
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s three large-scale works on display at the Venice Biennale include horrifying mock-ups of his 2011 detention.
A new music video released by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei mocks state power.
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has had a tough few years, but he’s still found time to create a bizarre Gangnam Style parody.
Chinese police say dissident artist Ai Weiwei could face investigation for bigamy and distributing pornography and barred him from travel.
After the vast emptiness of the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, Ai Weiwei this week filled a London space that could hardly be more of a contrast.
Ai Weiwei, the Chinese activist and artist, has turned off the live feed from surveillance cameras he fitted in his home after authorities objected.
Artist Ai Weiwei has expressed his regret at contributing to China’s successful hosting of the 2008 Olympics by designing the National Stadium.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says his wife has been summoned to a police station — the latest person close to him to be taken in for questioning.
Popular artist Ai Weiwei’s naked protest of Chinese police’s interrogation of a videographer has fans stripping off.
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Artist and fierce government critic Ai Weiwei has transformed a crippling tax fine he says is designed to silence him into a huge wave of solidarity.
The Chinese artist who was held in detention for close to three months says he has been ordered to pay the tax but would challenge the demand.
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says China’s justice system cannot be trusted, in an article for a foreign magazine.
Questioning of the artist focused on the proposed "Jasmine Revolution" protests in China in February and writings that could constitute subversion.
Four associates of Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei detained along with him in a controversial case have been freed after Ai’s release.
No talking, no tweeting and no travel for a year — these are some of the conditions of Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei’s release.
Outspoken Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei said on Thursday he was "very happy to be free" on bail after more than two months in police custody.
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, detained since April, has been released on bail, according to reports from state media.
A company that China says is controlled by Ai Weiwei was accused of tax evasion in the government’s clearest disclosure about its probe.
Detained artist Ai Weiwei seems to be in good physical health but mentally conflicted and tense, his wife has said after seeing him.
Anish Kapoor this week dedicated his largest artwork ever to the missing Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei.
Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters staged a "chair protest" on Monday calling for the release of prominent Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
The case of detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has nothing to do with freedom of expression and the art scene in China is thriving.
The United States and China will hold talks on human rights in Beijing next week, including discussions on detentions and arrests.
A top Chinese rights lawyer has returned home after two months in police custody, amid a fierce crackdown on government critics and activists.
Demonstrators all over the world were on Sunday sitting outside Chinese embassies demanding the release of the detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
Crackdown on dissent continues with apparent detention by authorities in China of two more associates of activist-artist.
Two days before Ai Weiwei’s disappearance, the artist spoke out at his Beijing studio about police surveillance and harassment.
Friends say they have been unable to contact the detained artist’s driver, Zhang Jingsong or his accountant, Ms Hu.
China has told Washington not to interfere in its affairs after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for the release of dozens of activists.
Chinese police said prominent artist and rights activist Ai Weiwei is under investigation "for suspected economic crimes".
Ai Weiwei, detained by the Chinese authorities and unreachable since April 3, has joined a select band of artists who have risked everything.