Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei lost appeal against tax fraud charges in the court Friday . Beijing Fake Cultural Development Ltd. Ai Weiwei paints bleak picture of his and China 's future . Ai said he was denied access to court documents , as he was to first hearing on June 20 . Ai said he would appeal court 's decision . Ai contends charges are baseless and politically - motivated .
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei lost appeal against tax fraud charges in the court Friday . Ai said he was denied access to court documents , as he was to first hearing on June 20 . Ai said he would appeal court 's decision . Ai contends charges are baseless and politically - motivated .