Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs'

Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs' Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate. Asia Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs' Chinese artist who mocked Mao Zedong to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs' Listen · 2:38 2:38 Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate. Sponsor Message Sponsor Message