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Chinese activist Weiwei released on bail

Renowned Chinese activist artist Ai Weiwei has been released on bail after authorities said he confessed to tax evasion.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2011 - 16:59

Renowned Chinese activist artist Ai Weiwei has been released on bail after authorities said he confessed to tax evasion.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency said his poor health was also a factor in his release Wednesday.

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