CLEAN: Political expert expects Ai to keep silence under pressure

The transcript discusses the situation of a Chinese critic who was silenced by authorities due to tax evasion charges. The critic's family and the Chinese community are affected, and the critic faces pressure to remain silent. The authorities' strategy is to silence critics, but the international community continues to support dissidents and human rights movements in China. The critic has options to leave the country or continue his activities quietly. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle for rights and freedom in China.

What was Ai Weiwei accused of by the Chinese authorities?

• Tax evasion

• Espionage

• Public disturbance

• Illegal immigration

What is one strategy used by Chinese authorities to handle dissidents?

• Offering them government positions

• Encouraging them to speak out

• Allowing them to leave the country

• Providing them with financial aid

Why can't the international community criticize the Chinese authorities in this case?

• The dissident has pleaded guilty

• The dissident has left the country

• The authorities have not broken any laws

• The international community lacks evidence

What is the impact of silencing dissidents on Chinese society?

• It leads to a more peaceful society

• It improves the economy

• It causes a loss to society

• It strengthens government control

What is the international community's stance on the situation in China?

• They remain neutral

• They support the dissidents

• They support the Chinese authorities

• They are unaware of the situation