Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened in China because I had been through so much. Seeing my father's life struggle and so many whole generations lose their potential or possibility in their lives. Just being pushed into this political struggle and the damage done not only to their lives but their relatives.

I don't think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not. You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it's empty.

As a total activity - I practice curating, art, architecture, writing, and publishing all together. I still act as a living creature.

I lived there [ in New York City] as an artist, but never as a Chinese artist.

China restricts the society's freedom of speech. The Communist Party imposes these limits because it lacks confidence towards the future and has no ideals. Nowadays, China is experiencing the detrimental effects of such decisions. Its citizens have no creativity.

In my life, I often make so-called major decisions by very quick, immediate responses.

Chinese government is very clearly losing power in every aspect, but trying to fix up all the problems or potential problems.