If the Olympics fail, human rights will suffer. The government would stop paying any attention to the rest of the world. I personally think: we want the Games and we want human rights to be respected.
Liu XiaoboFreedom of expression is the foundation of human rights, the source of humanity, and the mother of truth.
Liu XiaoboIn China the underworld and officialdom have interpenetrated and become one. Criminal elements have become officialized as officials have become criminalized.
Liu Xiaobo