To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary.

What counts in the end is what the government does.

My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.

I was an illegal alien for many, many years. I couldn't move. If I moved I could not even get a visa back.

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

There is no media freedom in China. As a result, the society is corrupt and lacks productivity. It is unable to adjust itself for progress. This will lead to the country's eventual downfall.

If people are being abused or even killed during an arrest, this is highly disturbing.