Provocative art exhibition opens in Italy amid Chinese embassy protests
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/badiucao-italian-exhibition-chinese-embassy/index.html
It's nearly impossible for Chinese to be free from criticism by Beijing, even if they live outside of Mainland China. But, they won't be punished by anyone, if they publish such a provocative art or books.
But, each country should be aware of Chinese officials or spies who try to crack down dissident artists.