My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention.

We should also leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth; and corrodes mankind's belief that we can better ourselves. The only way to avoid misunderstanding, war and bloodshed is to defend freedom of expression and to communicate with sincerity, concern and good intentions.

The rest of the world understands little about China's changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.

China is at a different stage of development, human rights are violated here much more often. And still, we see improvements even here.

Twitter is the people’s tool, the tool of the ordinary people, people who have no other resources.

[Cultural department] understand nothing but bureaucratic daily affairs. They don't care about culture.

The whole attitude of society has become much more open and realistic. They realize that the only way to make a more democratic and free society is to let different opinions come out.