'Was I scared going back to China? No': Ai Weiwei on AI, western censorship and returning home

Feb-9-2026, 05:00:52 GMT–The Guardian

'It was like a phone call suddenly connecting' Ai Weiwei. 'It was like a phone call suddenly connecting' Ai Weiwei. 'Was I scared going back to China? He has been jailed, tracked and threatened by China's government. What was it like pay a visit home?

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Feb-9-2026, 05:00:52 GMT

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