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Gao Qiang
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Gao Zhen's brother, who has commented on the implications of his trial.
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"Even if a work was made 15 years ago, it can still be turned into a crime if today's political climate changes."View Story →
"Even if a work was made 15 years ago, it can still be turned into a crime if today's political climate changes."View Story →
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