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China seems unpredictable because it has a distinct culture and social system. It is still a mystery to other parts of the world, even though the veil of China has been lifted many times as a result of globalization.
Ai Weiwei
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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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