The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution.
Ai WeiweiImagine one day, the hateful world around you collapses. And it is your attitude, words and actions that put an end to it. Will you be excited?
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 often feel more disgust than pride about this kind of success. So there's no regret whatsoever.
Ai WeiweiChoices after waking up: To be true or to lie? To take action or be brainwashed? To be free or be jailed?
Ai WeiweiChina didn't want to lose the cutting edge of technology. So the idea of having a Sina Weibo was an attempt to compete with Twitter. However, it has no soul - which is freedom of expression. Nevertheless, I think the government regrets having Sina Weibo, but they cannot shut it down. That would definitely be suicidal.
Ai Weiwei