Chinese cartoonist staying in Japan out of fear for safety

Chinese cartoonist staying in Japan out of fear for safety

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Oct. 22, 2014, shows prominent Chinese cartoonist Wang Liming. Wang, known as "Rebel Pepper," has begun a new life in Japan as he is afraid his safety will be threatened if he returns to his home country amid intensifying restrictions on freedom of expression there.

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