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China / Unrest / Ai #998165

CBS Evening News for Friday, May 13, 2011
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(Studio: Katie Couric) Report introduced. NOTE: Local weather bulletin on screen.

(Beijing: Celia Hatton) The arrest in China of artist Ai Weiwei amid the government crackdown on its opponents featured; scenes shown of a protest in China and Ai’s sculptures in New York City’s Central Park; details given about his campaign to blame those responsible for the collapse of schools in the earthquake of 2008 and the detention of religious dissidents. [Ai’s mother GAO Ying† {thru translator} – worries.] [“The China Fantasy” author James MANN†- says they want to show people the Communist Party system is not to be changed.] [Underground church pastor XU Yonghai†† {thru translator} – says we are always under surveillance.]

Reporter(s):
Couric, Katie;
Hatton, Celia
Duration:
00:02:40

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