Depicting a heap of contorted bodies and screaming faces, the statue was unveiled Tuesday as part of an exhibition of “forbidden art” that organizers said had been censored or “deemed subversive” by Hong Kong and mainland China.

The exhibition was hosted by Jens Galschiøt, the Danish artist behind the famous sculpture, and Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, a member of the European Parliament (MEP). A further six MEPs, including representatives from each of the parliament’s five largest political coalitions, were listed as co-hosts.

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    8 months ago

    What about banning imports from any company that is using forced labour?

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      8 months ago

      ehm… mostly sounds good, but why only imports? Why not ban any sales of products (and services) that use forced labor?

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        8 months ago

        Because the EU can’t ban sales of products in China.

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          8 months ago

          I dont know what country you’re in but mostly any country has companies that use or buy parts that use forced labour. Its not only imported goods that use it.

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        8 months ago

        There should be at least some companies that don’t rely on prisoners or other companies that use forced labour.