Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland at Zurich airport due to missing travel documents, police confirmed. Ai, who arrived from London, spent the night in the transit area before being deported the next morning. The 67-year-old artist, known for his criticism of the Chinese government, has visited Switzerland before, with his last visit reportedly in 2023.

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland

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Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland at Zurich airport due to missing travel documents, police confirmed. Ai, who arrived from London, spent the night in the transit area before being deported the next morning. The 67-year-old artist, known for his criticism of the Chinese government, has visited Switzerland before, with his last visit reportedly in 2023.