China is at a different stage of development, human rights are violated here much more often. And still, we see improvements even here.
Ai WeiweiAll movies in China are censored. Out of 600 movies produced in China, only 60 are allowed to show in theatres.
Ai WeiweiCensorship is saying: "I'm the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine." But the internet is like a tree that is growing. The people will always have the last word ā even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper.
Ai WeiweiIt is not an easy job to govern China, I am aware of that. There are crises and emergencies all the time, we might not even be aware of some. But I am afraid we'll have to wait and observe precisely what the government is up to.
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