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China spends a lot of resources and effort on gaining soft power over culture. The hope is that it can be the last lifeline for the Party's survival. Obviously, the idea will fail.
Ai Weiwei
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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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