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Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs'

NPR | By Emily Feng
Published March 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM CDT

Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate.

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Emily Feng
Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.
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