Connect with us

Another Europe News

Ai Weiwei’s milk powder-inspired map of China – le mag

Published

2 years ago

on



A map of China, unlike any other. One of the most recent works from Chinese dissident artist Ai…

euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe
Subscribe for your daily dose of international news, curated and explained:http://eurone.ws/10ZCK4a
Euronews is available in 13 other languages: http://eurone.ws/17moBCU

http://www.euronews.com/2013/06/14/ai-weiwei-s-milk-powder-inspired-map-of-china
A map of China, unlike any other. One of the most recent works from Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei on display in Hong Kong uses 1,800 large tins of infant formula, arranged to form a 80 metre square map of the country.

The work is a response to China’s 2008 baby milk scandal, when Chinese-made milk was contaminated by the industrial chemical melamine, killing at least six infants and poisoning 300,000 others.

The controversial artist, who has often fallen foul of the authorities in China, said: “Most enterprises like these, which manufacture products with bad food safety are all state owned, and they monopolise the management of society’s food, and also profit the most. When national enterprises like these have such a big problem under the country’s own management, regulations and supervision, it’s the country’s officials who should bear the greatest responsibility.”

According to the show’s curators in Hong Kong, Weiwei’s new artwork is more complex than it initially appears.

Cosmin Costinas spoke about its multi-layered meaning: “This can also be read as an exploration of the landscape of fear in Hong Kong – a fear of the others, a fear of the mainland Chinese coming and invading and grabbing something from Hong Kong.”

Panic buying of milk powder by mainland Chinese mums increased tensions in Hong Kong and led authorities in the former British colony to enact a two-tin limit on exports for fear of supplies running out for locals.

Find us on:
Youtube http://bit.ly/zr3upY
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/euronews.fans
Twitter http://twitter.com/euronews

source

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

Another Europe News

National sovereignty equals ‘sending gifts to US and China’, former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews

Published

56 minutes ago

on

July 17, 2026

By



National sovereignty equals ‘sending gifts to US and China’, former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews

The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that “the true battle is for European sovereignty”.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/national-sovereignty-equals-sending-gifts-to-us-and-china-former-italian-pm-letta-tells-eu

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1
Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live

Subscribe to our thematic channels:
NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB
Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

#12MinutesWith

source

Continue Reading

Another Europe News

Latest news bulletin | July 5th, 2026 – Morning

Published

2 hours ago

on

July 17, 2026

By



Latest news bulletin | July 5th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/latest-news-bulletin-july-5th-2026-morning

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1
Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live

Subscribe to our thematic channels:
NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB
Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

#TopNewsStoriesToday

source

Continue Reading

Another Europe News

“It’s freedom”: Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks

Published

3 hours ago

on

July 17, 2026

By



“It’s freedom”: Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks

Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/its-freedom-border-residents-react-to-end-of-gibraltar-spain-checks

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1
Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live

Subscribe to our thematic channels:
NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB
Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

source

Continue Reading

Another Europe News

Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash

Published

4 hours ago

on

July 17, 2026

By



Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash

Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/cypriot-minister-defends-appointment-of-eu-cyprus-special-representative-following-backlas

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1
Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live

Subscribe to our thematic channels:
NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB
Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

#EuropeToday

source

Continue Reading

Another Europe News

Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning

Published

5 hours ago

on

July 17, 2026

By



Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/latest-news-bulletin-july-6th-2026-morning

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1
Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live

Subscribe to our thematic channels:
NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB
Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1
Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

#TopNewsStoriesToday

source

Continue Reading
Another Europe News56 minutes ago

National sovereignty equals ‘sending gifts to US and China’, former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews
Another Europe News2 hours ago

Latest news bulletin | July 5th, 2026 – Morning
Sports EU3 hours ago

England fans react to Gordon opener! 🤩
Another Europe News3 hours ago

“It’s freedom”: Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks
Another Europe News4 hours ago

Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash
Sports EU5 hours ago

‘It felt like a matter of time’ Dan Burn said Argentina’s goal to knock England out was coming 🗣️
Another Europe News5 hours ago

Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning
Another Europe News6 hours ago

‘Food insecurity is on the increase’, World Food Programme Director says
Another Europe News7 hours ago

Ukraine opens new cluster of negotiations on EU membership track
Another Europe News8 hours ago

Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Morning
Sports EU9 hours ago

Harry Kane and Dan Burn’s honest opinions on England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina
Another Europe News9 hours ago

Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest
Another Europe News10 hours ago

US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night as Trump says deal still ‘possible’
Sports EU11 hours ago

Michael Owen SLAMS Thomas Tuchel! 😡 | “We gave the game to Argentina”
Another Europe News11 hours ago

Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns

Trending

On this website we use first or third-party tools that store small files (cookie) on your device. Cookies are normally used to allow the site to run properly (technical cookies), to generate navigation usage reports (statistics cookies) and to suitable advertise our services/products (profiling cookies). We can directly use technical cookies, but you have the right to choose whether or not to enable statistical and profiling cookies. Enabling these cookies, you help us to offer you a better experience.