Is there any signicance to this quote: "A Zurich cantonal police spokesman confirmed on February 11 that Ai was blocked from entering because he “did not have the required documentation that he needs as a Chinese citizen to enter the Schengen area.”. Are they especially discriminating him because of his Chinese Citizenship? I do not mean this as discrimination of Chinese but more of the fact that Ai is a outspoken individual of the Chinese government and their policies. Therefore, they target him to appease the Chinese government.
It sounds that the documentation he has for permanent resident status in the EU is expired. The order extending the validity of Portuguese documents is only enforceable in Portugal. Thus, the Swiss official disregarded his expired documents and only considered his unexpired document, which was his passport. While unfortunate, this appears to be the literal interpretation of the relevant laws.
It’s a tragedy for thousands with the strained AIMA. That said we have found so far that compared to the USA at least Portugal actively addresses the short falls of being overrun by its humanity and openness to immigrants.
It’s a tiny country with an enormous heart.
And Wei Wei knows the challenges of being an expat and Chinese citizen. He chose Portugal wisely as the kindest most accepting place to settle after being imprisoned by his own. He sees himself as a work of art and he uses his physical actions as the art of resistance. He seems to accept the price. His great message is one to behold. I wish him well
Even Ai Weiwei can't escape AIMA's incompetence.
Is there any signicance to this quote: "A Zurich cantonal police spokesman confirmed on February 11 that Ai was blocked from entering because he “did not have the required documentation that he needs as a Chinese citizen to enter the Schengen area.”. Are they especially discriminating him because of his Chinese Citizenship? I do not mean this as discrimination of Chinese but more of the fact that Ai is a outspoken individual of the Chinese government and their policies. Therefore, they target him to appease the Chinese government.
I think that's what Ai is suggesting. But I cannot comment on whether that's what motivated the Swiss authorities
It sounds that the documentation he has for permanent resident status in the EU is expired. The order extending the validity of Portuguese documents is only enforceable in Portugal. Thus, the Swiss official disregarded his expired documents and only considered his unexpired document, which was his passport. While unfortunate, this appears to be the literal interpretation of the relevant laws.
It’s a tragedy for thousands with the strained AIMA. That said we have found so far that compared to the USA at least Portugal actively addresses the short falls of being overrun by its humanity and openness to immigrants.
It’s a tiny country with an enormous heart.
And Wei Wei knows the challenges of being an expat and Chinese citizen. He chose Portugal wisely as the kindest most accepting place to settle after being imprisoned by his own. He sees himself as a work of art and he uses his physical actions as the art of resistance. He seems to accept the price. His great message is one to behold. I wish him well