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Fri Jul 20, 2012, 12:29 AM Jul 2012

China artist Ai Weiwei's tax evasion appeal rejected

Source: BBC

A court in China has rejected an appeal by Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei against a tax evasion fine, his lawyer says.

Police barred Mr Ai from attending court in Beijing's Chaoyang district to hear the verdict delivered.

Tax authorities imposed a 15m yuan ($2.4m, £1.5m) fine on Mr Ai's firm for tax evasion in 2011.

Supporters say the fine is politically motivated and Mr Ai wanted the court to overrule the penalty.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18919834

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