The importance of elections, transparency, legal procedures, an independent army, and the judicial system is not regarded as highly in China. These core values are the most important evidence of the health of a society, quality of life, and security. A clear understanding of such differences will help the rest of the world understand China and all that is happening to the nation.
Ai WeiweiI think we cannot have a double standard. We cannot see our art as different from the reality. We cannot use two different sets of judgment.
Ai WeiweiI always want to design a frame thatโs open to everyone. I donโt see art as a secret code.
Ai WeiweiMan has a tendency to try to give clear reasons to be rational, but often you can see how all those reasons are not convincing and turn out to be a big nonsense.
Ai WeiweiIf I really have nothing to do, I just watch my cats, take some photos, and go back to my personal blog.
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