War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall
about 14 months ago (08/09/2023)
War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall - France 24 Skip to main content War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall Issued on: 09/08/2023 - 15:42 02:27 War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall (2023) © AFP / France 24 Video by: Juliette MONTILLY Follow Long renowned as a graffiti artist's heaven, Brick Lane in east London has found itself at the heart of a furious political debate overseas after a group of Chinese art students spray-painted Communist Party slogans over one of its walls. The red Chinese characters extolling the "core Socialist values" appeared on August 5, drawing online furore and inspiring counter-graffiti critical of the Chinese authorities and Xi Jinping's rule. Share : Read more on related topics: China Xi Jinping London UK Europe Asia-pacific art Mobile video Home Shows Live News News Menu Menu Page not found The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore.