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    Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Released, but Still under Investigation

    Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is the highest-profile anti-government critic arrested during a months-long political crackdown. Yesterday he was released after weeks of detention and alleged confession, but told Reuters , "I'm sorry I can't [talk], I am on probation, please understand."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is the highest-profile anti-government critic arrested during a months-long political crackdown. Yesterday he was released after weeks of detention and alleged confession, but told Reuters, "I'm sorry I can't [talk], I am on probation, please understand." Phelim Kine, Asia researcher with Human Rights Watch, discusses the conditions under which he’ll now have to live.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Phelim Kine

      Human Rights Watch

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