I Left Beijing In 1987, Shortly Before

The Literal Meaning Of The Chinese Characters For Revolution Is Elimination Of Life

I Believe That The Power Of Literature Is Stronger Than The Power Of Tyranny.

The Beijing Olympics Represent China's Grand Entrance Onto The World Stage And Confirmation Of Its New Superpower Status.

I Left Beijing In 1987, Shortly Before My Books Were Banned There, But Have Returned Continually.

To Become Self-aware, People Must Be Allowed To Hear A Plurality Of Opinions And Then Make Up Their Own Minds. They Must Be Allowed To Say, Write And Publish Whatever They Want. Freedom Of Expression Is The Most Basic, But Fundamental, Right. Without It, Human Beings Are Reduced To Automatons.