Wang first drew attention on learning of Christian Bale 's attempt to visit an activist . An instant hit with Chinese netizens , it went viral online within a few hours . The advertising illustrator-turned-political cartoonist switched careers only two years ago but already knows well the daily battle faced by what he says is a `` rare breed '' in China . Cartoons lampoon everything from China 's pollution to China 's stance on religious freedom . Wang says he is undeterred by the potential consequences of his work .
Wang first drew attention on learning of Christian Bale 's attempt to visit an activist . An instant hit with Chinese netizens , it went viral online within a few hours . Cartoons lampoon everything from China 's pollution to China 's stance on religious freedom . Wang says he is undeterred by the potential consequences of his work .