Dissident artist Weiwei says China unrest won’t alter regime


              Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei poses for a photo in the garden of his country house in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ai is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict COVID-19 policy, but he doesn't see them bringing about any significant political change. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
            
              Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei poses for a photo on the construction site of a new studio by his country house in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ai is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict COVID-19 policy, but he doesn't see them bringing about any significant political change. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
            
              Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei pauses during an interview at his country house in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ai is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict COVID-19 policy, but he doesn't see them bringing about any significant political change. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
            
              Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei speaks during an interview at his country house in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ai is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict COVID-19 policy, but he doesn't see them bringing about any significant political change. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
            
              Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei poses for a photo in the garden of his country house in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ai is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict COVID-19 policy, but he doesn't see them bringing about any significant political change. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)