I Left Beijing In 1987, Shortly Before

Beijing Coma Took Me 10 Years To Finish.

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

I Wanted To Analyse And Understand How The Chinese People Could Have Their Lives So Crushed By Fear.

It Is Vitally Important For Me, Both Personally And For My Writing, To Be Able To Return To China Freely, So Being Barred Entry Has Caused Me Deep Concern And Distress.

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