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.

In a society like this there is no negotiation, no discussion, except to tell you that power can crush you any time they want — not only you, your whole family and all people like you.

The fantasy we had with pearls was always so luxurious and unique with a kind of rareness.

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

I have to respect my life, and free expression is part of my life. I can never really silence myself.

[Shanghai Biennale] has been my attitude for as long as I've been practicing art and other cultural-related activities.

The so-called culture nowadays is only a fake one with a superficial front. It is an empty lie.