Ai Weiwei Released On Bail

The Telegraph reports:

The Xinhua news agency said the decision was also taken because Mr Ai suffers from a chronic disease, quoting Beijing police. He is known to suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Mr Ai, 53, is an outspoken critic of the Chinese government and has not been heard from since he was arrested at Beijing airport on April 3.

The news agency reported: "The decision comes also in consideration of the fact that Ai has repeatedly said he is willing to pay the taxes he evaded, police said."