British Authorities Accuse Ai Weiwei of Lying About 'Criminal Record'

Outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says British authorities have refused to grant him a full six-month business visa, claiming he lied on a visa application form about his "criminal record." The U.K. Visas and Immigration office instead issued only a 20-day entry visa to the well-known dissident artist, according to a letter posted by Ai on his Instagram page Thursday. The British said, "it is a matter of public record that you have previously received a criminal...

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