Karl Marx's hometown unveils statue by Chinese artist

A 5.5-meter-tall statue of Karl Marx was officially unveiled on Saturday in the thinker's hometown of Trier to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The 2.3-ton statue was created by Chinese artist Wu Weishan, and was given to the city as a gift from China.

People attend a ceremony for the unveiling of a statue of Karl Marx in Trier, Germany on Saturday, May 5, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Ruan Jiawen]

Marx was born in Trier on May 5, 1818. He spent the first 17 years of his life in the city.

The Karl Marx statue unveiled in Trier, Germany on Saturday, May 5, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Ruan Jiawen]

The Karl Marx statue unveiled in Trier, Germany on Saturday, May 5, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Ruan Jiawen]

The Karl Marx statue unveiled in Trier, Germany on Saturday, May 5, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Ruan Jiawen]