
Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Beijing artist Yang Weidong recently asked to interview Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao and other Chinese officials. He argued that these celebrities are not "sensitive" characters. Meanwhile, he extended his interview invitation to President Obama and other Western officials. Why would this Mainland Chinese artist have such an idea? Reporter: Yang Weidong: ""How do you understand labor, human nature, history, the world, science, and faith?" This Beijing artist said he hoped to hear responses to these questions, which are pertinent to people's daily life. He asked CCP to prove that its recent slogan of "cultural reform" is not just empty talking. October 26, Yang submitted an interview request to Hu Jintao, on Oct. 30 extended requests to Western officials, including President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron. Yang also sent invitations to over 130 Chinese officials. 45 year old Yang, who is highly experienced in painting and arch-design, was expelled from school for joining the June 4th movement. After Ai Weiwei, Yang is named a second conscience artist. At NTDTV's recent interview, Yang talked about his father's death due to CCP's persecution. During his appeal, Yang said he found that many basic principles in Chinese society are in danger of being lost forever. From 2008, Yang initiated a large-scale documentary "Need." Among over 500 interviewees, some of whom are "sensitive characters"on <b>...</b>
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