Detained Australian artist Guo Jian held for 'visa-related matter': China

By Philip Wen
Updated June 4 2014 - 5:23pm, first published 4:36pm
Chinese-Australian artists Guo Jian (left) and Shen Jiawei with Guo's work in Guo's Beijing studio. Photo: Ricky Wong
Chinese-Australian artists Guo Jian (left) and Shen Jiawei with Guo's work in Guo's Beijing studio. Photo: Ricky Wong
New work: Guo Jian's piece "Tiananmen Square", which he discussed in an interview prior to his detention. Photo: supplied
New work: Guo Jian's piece "Tiananmen Square", which he discussed in an interview prior to his detention. Photo: supplied

Beijing: Chinese authorities have told the Australian embassy in Beijing that detained artist Guo Jian is being held due to a "visa-related matter", as consular officials work to gain access to the 52-year-old.

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