Police said that Ai was released after he confessed to "economic crimes"... and agreed to pay some back taxes.
For 3:23 UK Video report:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deq9agqeQtg&feature=player_embedded#at=72
22 June 2011
CHINA: 23 June UPDATE: Rebel Artist Ai Weiwei Released...After 81 Days.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, 54, was finally released on bail...after 81 days in detention...and just ahead of Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit to London.
Police said that Ai was released after he confessed to "economic crimes"... and agreed to pay some back taxes.
For 3:23 UK Video report:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deq9agqeQtg&feature=player_embedded#at=72