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  • China didn't want to lose the cutting edge of technology. So the idea of having a Sina Weibo was an attempt to compete with Twitter. However, it has no soul - which is freedom of expression. Nevertheless, I think the government regrets having Sina Weibo, but they cannot shut it down. That would definitely be suicidal.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Regret Quotes , Suicidal Quotes
  • China seems unpredictable because it has a distinct culture and social system. It is still a mystery to other parts of the world, even though the veil of China has been lifted many times as a result of globalization.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Veils Quotes , World Quotes
  • China has not established the rule of law and if there is a power above the law there is no social justice. Everybody can be subjected to harm. I'm just a citizen: my life is equal in value to any other. But I'm thankful that when I lost my freedom so many people shared feelings and put such touching effort into helping me.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Law Quotes , Justice Quotes
  • The idea to use backpacks came from my visit to Sichuan after the earthquake in May 2008. During the earthquake many schools collapsed. Thousands of young students lost their lives, and you could see bags and study material everywhere. Then you realize individual life, media, and the lives of the students are serving very different purposes. The lives of the students disappeared within the state propaganda, and very soon everybody will forget everything.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , School Quotes , Media Quotes
  • Technology is a liberation. I think the information age probably is the best thing to happen to the human race in human evolution. Now you have the equal opportunity to equip yourself through information and knowledge and express yourself as an independent mind.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Independent Quotes , Technology Quotes
  • Whenever there is injustice, there is tension. But in China it is very hard to release your anger unless you burn yourself or you jump from a bridge. In a society where there is no freedom of the press, it is difficult for victims to be noticed.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Bridges Quotes , Injustice Quotes