The studio of renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was tearing down by Chinese authorities

SHANGHAI.- A wrecking machine tearing down the studio of renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, 13 January 2011. Ai has accused the authority being politically motivated behind the demolition, as he has become increasingly active in Chinas human rights movement in recent years. EPA/COCA DAI.