Ai has been beaten, detained, and harassed by the government for over 10 years. Previously subject to a travel ban, Ai left China in 2015 to focus his activism on Europe’s refugee crisis; though the Chinese state continues to pressure the censorship of his work. Ai encounters censorship and resistance to his art institutions outside of China.

Ai Weiwei
Is case active: Yes
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment