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  • For all the tough talk about China during the presidential debates, Romney and Obama evaded any mention of China's suspect human rights record, corruption, and rule of law. By not tackling these controversial topics, the candidates are protecting a strategic partnership with China at the expense of essential human values and beliefs.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Rights Quotes , Controversial Topics Quotes
  • The whole Chinese system - not just the political leadership, the military too, the whole power structure, our education system, the whole of society - is suffering from being cut off from the free flow of information. That's why the country can't face up to open competition - unless it resorts to measures like North Korea.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Country Quotes , Military 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
  • Many people I know - writers, poets - they have all been sentenced not once but sometimes three times after they come out. They serve five or six years, come out another time, and then nine years. Come out again, 12 years. Only because they have a different opinion. They are innocent people, they have beautiful minds, beautiful hearts.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ai Weiwei Quotes , Beautiful Quotes , Heart Quotes