If civil society has nobody who protects the law, then what kind of society is that?

Widespread state control over art and culture has left no room for freedom of expression in the country. For more than 60 years, anyone with a dissenting opinion has been suppressed. Chinese art is merely a product: it avoids any meaningful engagement. There is no larger context. Its only purpose is to charm viewers with its ambiguity.

Overturning police cars is a super-intense workout. It’s probably the only sport I enjoy.

I'm totally independent. I don't bear any responsibility to any system.

You see so many people doing quite nice and respectful work, but nobody like Warhol. Warhol is outstanding. I think he has a value that is far from fully understood. He's very special for younger generations.

China and the U.S. are two societies with very different attitudes towards opinion and criticism. In China, I am constantly under surveillance. Even my slightest, most innocuous move can - and often is - censored by Chinese authorities.

[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.