One of China’s most famous artists was stopped from taking a flight to Taiwan to discuss an exhibit was detained by Chinese authorities, according to the Wall Street Journal. The famous artist aided in the design Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium for the 2008 Olympics. Weiwei along with his wife and several employees were detained by Chinese officials on Sunday before boarding a plane in Beijing headed to Hong Kong. His wife and staffers were released in Monday but Weiwei is still in custody.
The artist has been known tom criticize the Chinese government through his Twitter. His followers are fearful that he will be charged with subversion and held indefinitely. Weiwei is among several activists that are in custody or under house arrest in efforts of Chinese authorities to quell any subversive ideas.The freedom to speak out against governmental policies that many people in Western nations enjoy isn’t accepted in China and compels many to emigrate with the help of immigration attorneys.
The enhanced freedom of America, which includes freedom of speech, attracts thousands upon thousands of immigrants who are guided by immigration lawyers. In addition to the social freedoms of the US, there are many more economic opportunities available to its citizens. Escaping from oppressive conditions brings a myriad of immigrants to America and Europe. Refugees or others can apply for citizenship to the US rather easily but it is advisable to retain an immigration attorney when entering the process.
