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China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for its art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor.

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I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.

Everything is art. Everything is politics.

Twitter is the people’s tool, the tool of the ordinary people, people who have no other resources.

No autocracy can lead people to believe that they are living in harmony and happiness.

The biggest crime of a dictatorship is to eradicate human feelings from people.

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